Dear Friend,

You know it’s not easy being a Christian. On one hand, Christ Jesus makes demands; on the other hand, He gives guidance and brings great benefits. We all cherish the joy and peace of mind we find in His presence. There is gratitude and thanksgiving for His gifts. There is always hope because where there is Christ Jesus, our risen Lord, there is hope. There is always hope because our faith in Him fosters trust in Him. In those moments of faith and trust, when standing in the light of His love we all find the strength to pray for ourselves, the ones we love and for all the people suffering in this horrible pandemic.

We know the world, we have seen life unfolding in all its joys and happiness, the beautiful memories of times gone by. We have seen the other side too, a world in its sadness caught up in confusion and strife. During these troubling times, through our faith, the power of prayer and providence of His love, He has given us the strength to endure, to conquer our fears and manage our uncertainties. This world has taught us many lessons, the same lessons we passed down to our children and to their children as well. This is the time to draw from all we know, all we have learned and all we have shared. This is the time to remember Psalm 27:14; “Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.”

From the priests, deacon, the staff and all the congregation of St. Jude Catholic Church, know we are praying with you. Take courage in our prayers, find strength in knowing you are not alone, we are with you and you are with us. We love the Lord, He is our Savior, our strength in all times. We go to Him; He is with us.