"The resurrection of Jesus is indeed the basis of our hope. For in the light of this event, hope is no longer an illusion. Thanks to Christ — crucified and risen from the dead — hope does not disappoint! Spes non confundit! (cf. Rom 5:5). That hope is not an evasion, but a challenge; it does not delude, but empowers us. All those who put their hope in God place their feeble hands in his strong and mighty hand; they let themselves be raised up and set out on a journey. Together with the risen Jesus, they become pilgrims of hope, witnesses of the victory of love and of the disarmed power of Life." Pope Francis

On Easter Sunday of this year, Pope Francis proclaimed this message. It was in this message of hope that he embraced the death that leads to life eternal. We too are called to have that same assurance of hope as we make our journey to the promised inheritance that awaits us. Our hope is a person, the person of Jesus Christ. He has come to us to show us the way. He has gone before us to prepare for our coming. He walks with us on the journey, providing us the grace to persevere.  Thank you, Jesus, for your death and resurrection. Thank you for sharing with us your eternal life. Thank you, Jesus, for your great love. May I remain faithful to you as you are faithful to me.