Two weeks ago we used some of the last words Pope Francis said in his Easter homily. At school last week all the classes had the news in the background so we could witness what was to become the historic moment of having our first American pope. Today we will use the first words Pope Leo XIV spoke when he came out on the loggia:
Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the people, and all the earth: Peace be with you.
This is the peace of the Risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace. It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without limits or conditions. Let us keep in our ears the weak but always brave voice of Pope Francis, who blessed Rome—the Pope who blessed Rome and the world that day on the morning of Easter.
Allow me to continue that same blessing. God loves us, all of us, evil will not prevail. We are all in the hands of God. Without fear, united, hand in hand with God and among ourselves, we will go forward. We are disciples of Christ, Christ goes before us, and the world needs His light. Humanity needs Him like a bridge to reach God and His love. You help us to build bridges with dialogue and encounter so we can all be one people always in peace. Thank you, Pope Francis!
Showcasing SHA talent: Isabella in 5th shows us united hand in hand.
God bless,
Mrs. Alhadef
4th grade Aide
Campus Minister