Nothing to be sad about!

"For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection or angels or spirits, while the Pharisees acknowledge all three" (Acts 22:30; 23:6-11).  When I was in the seminary, a monk was on the staff who had a great sense of humor.  He would say on occasions, "The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection, that is why they are sadd-u-cee"!  Even though time has past, that is still a quote that I remember.  Of course, there is no reason to be sad because we believe in the resurrection and we know that Jesus is victorious over sin and death.  In the same passage from the Acts of the Apostles, Paul is told to have courage.  As he was a witness in Jerusalem, so he will be a witness in Rome.  We are called to be witnesses of the Lord's resurrection.  Belief in the resurrection is a major component of the faith and we are filled with hope and joy.  Yes, we experience sorrow and sadness in our lives but hopefully it does not take hold and let go because we have hope and joy.  Let us be those faithful witnesses in the world because we are truly a resurrection people.  God Bless You!!!