BEHOLD THE WOOD OF THE CROSS

Good Friday. A gentle rain fell most of the late afternoon/evening, helping along the somber mood of the day. Behold the wood of the Cross, on which is hung our salvation. Through the Cross, Jesus brought joy to the world.

Mario and I attended another beautiful service at St. Peter's tonight in memory of Jesus' death. Fr. John and the servers prostrated themselves at the foot of the altar, a gesture we had never witnessed. It was powerful. I can only imagine how scandals have burdened the priests who have not hurt children, stolen money, or done any of the other troubling behaviors recently reported. I pray for the priests who are working so hard to serve The Church, The People of God, and I realize how blessed we are at St. Peter's to have this spiritual leader at this time. The Quincy Community is well-served by wonderful, caring priests, and we all need to pray for all of them in thanksgiving for their gifts to us.

Today I had a nice lunch with Judy at Panera. I like to go there, especially since I know they have a generous donation program to the soup kitchen. I baked my chocolate chip cookies for Sunday's Easter gathering and festively decorated the mini-cupcakes for the kids. Tomorrow I will finish my dessert-making with a red velvet cake, covered with cherry pie filling and whipped cream. I am sure I will want to take a big bite out of it, so I will have to restrain myself!!!