To our Church in this place-
Today is Good Friday. Christians around the world and around our region take solemn and reverent pause to remember the gift of Jesus Christ this day. This is a somber day.
Liturgically the color red may be employed as we signify the blood of the martyr. For some tears will be employed as the passion narrative is read and relived. And, yet, this is a good day.
One of my daughters asked "why is it called good if this is the day of Jesus' death?" A caring and careful question, I thought. It is good for the world, because on Good Friday Jesus came and dealt with the things that separate us from God, from him. This is a solemn day, a day for holy reverence, and yet a day that the Church declares with a mighty faithfulness that it is a very good day.
Let us honor God today. Take pause, give thanks, and join with the church in proclaiming gospel, which always means 'good news.' And..... let us keep asking caring and careful questions.
In the reality and light of this day, please know that I love you.
Your Regional Minister,
+ Thaddaeus
