Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus is something we may hold in our hearts every day. We know that His resurrection makes possible our own eternal life. Therefore, Easter is celebrated well beyond Easter Sunday – for a season of 50 days, from Easter to Pentecost, this year from Sunday, April 12 – to Pentecost Sunday, May 31.
As we celebrate and recognize that the One who created the entire universe cares deeply about each of us – we can reach beyond our own selves, our own families and consider that every person has been made in God’s image and is also gifted with this Love.
For our mission doctors they share their professional skills while serving as a living witness to this faith, this Easter joy. Is it always easy? No. It is however, in the light of faith in the resurrection that they serve. They work with and appreciate the efforts of the local medical community and strive to offer what they can, always noting that they continue to receive more than they give.
Dr. Tim Cavanagh wrote from Cameroon ‘You are always humbled to see babies who have been delivered by the light of a kerosene lamp and medical care provided in a clinic with mud brick walls by a nursing assistant which would require several specialists and an ICU at home!’
Wishing you and your families Easter joy today, tomorrow and always! Please keep our doctors and their patients in your prayers. You may be interested in sharing the Mission Rosary this Easter, an opportunity to pray the Rosary with mission images and reflections.
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