All things new...




As some of you know, we said goodbye to my mother-in-law, Jackie's mother Mary on Saturday at St. Philipps Catholic Church. Even though it helped many of us with some closure, it was a heavy day.

To be sure, it was good to see family and friends we'd either not met or hadn't seen in a long time.

I was honored to be able to offer the eulogy/homily for the mass and honor Mary's life in a small way. She will be missed and her life will certainly live on in our memories.

One thing that stood out for me Saturday was the contrast between the passing of one life and the new life represented by new babies present and to come. In fact, the entire time the mass was happening, the unceasing cries of baby Chester drifted from the lobby. His mom was part of the mass so Chester's uncle had the task of holding him - and he wouldn't have it.

I admit, it made me smile as I spoke. The old passes and the new is here. It reminded me of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 5:17:
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Echoing that idea is Jesus Himself speaking of new heavens, new earth, and new Creation. A kingdom where all is put to right and where all the evil and trouble becomes untrue. He said it this way, “Behold, I am making all things new.”
Revelation 21:5

Even in the passing of someone we love, there is, in Christ Jesus, hope. There is new life and new creation and one day, we'll all meet again in God's kingdom come and His will done!

Looking forward to that day in Christ!


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