"I wouldn't trade anything for being a member of a big Catholic family,
or having godparents who have had a similarly large family. Because of
the number of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, I
understandably couldn't participate in person for my godmother's recent funeral,
given coronavirus guidelines. But our solidarity in our Lord Jesus
Christ and his Church was otherwise affirmed and facilitated well
online, and I look forward to the memorial Mass when we all get together
once the pandemic subsides. . . .
"My godmother 'staked her life on it,' Father Fox said, referring to
the reality of Christ's Resurrection and his associated Real Presence in
the Eucharist. Because of this, Father Fox said, the virtue of
Christian hope is not a mere human desire that something will happen or
be true, but 'an assurance, a knowledge' that the Lord Jesus can and will deliver on all of his promises.
"In this light, Father Fox asked a question that is worthy of
self-reflection for all Catholics, both during the Easter season and
throughout our respective lives. . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer Thomas J. Nash reflected on the importance of, when remembering and honoring the faithful departed, reflecting on whether we have "admiration" of who they were and how they lived or whether we pay
greater tribute through "imitation," "doing what they did," and "being
centered on Christ as they did it."
To access the complete post of Mr. Nash, please visit:
Catholic World Report: Mourning and consolation during the COVID-19 crisis (3 MAY 20)
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