Today marks Good Friday, the day we remember Jesus giving up his life for us. It is important to remember that although today the sun may shine it is a day of sorrow, sadness and repentance. Today we should fast, pray and have some time of silence to commemorate the sacrifice that Jesus made on this day.
During this time in particular it is easy to think of how dark things are and feel sorrow for the things we are missing out on. However, it is always darkest before the light and during this special time it is possible to look past this dark time and focus on the light. Turn our heads away from the sad, worrying things happening in our world and search for the light that exists everywhere. Pray, ask for forgiveness and reflect on all the things to be grateful for.
Please try to live stream a mass at 3pm and encourage your children to take part in this and spend some time today in quiet reflection.
“On this Good Friday may be all be blessed with strength of spirit, hope in things to come and compassion for our worldly family.” Amen.
