Divine Mercy Weekend!

This is the first time for me to blog at a live event, but I am writing to you from the 110th Knights of Columbus, Kansas State Council Annual Convention in Dodge City. The convention began on Saturday morning with the Opening Mass, then it will be meetings all day until the convention banquet. On Sunday, the Convention Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral. The meeting will wrap up on Monday. Don't know if I will have a chance to blog between now and then but wanted to report on what is going on. Of course, this is a special weekend for the Catholic Church worldwide. It is Divine Mercy Sunday and what a beautiful feast to celebrate just a week removed from the great Solemnity of Easter. This Divine Mercy Sunday will also witness the Beatification of Pope John Paul II. The crowds are flocking to Rome to be present for this great event because for many, this is the only pope that they knew. To see this happen in our time is a wonderful testament to the life that our beloved Holy Father lived. He was truly a great example of faith, prayer, and service to all God's people. We thank God for the gift of Blessed John Paul II and we pray that he will continue to intercede for us as we live our lives of faith, holiness, and prayer. As Blessed John Paul II always told the people, "Be not afraid!" Let us listen to that call and trust in his intercession. May we be strengthened by celebrating our Easter joy and faith. May the risen Christ always light our path as we follow in his footsteps. May we always be merciful to our brothers and sisters as Christ is merciful to us. Wishing you a joyous and blessed weekend!!!