Good Friday encompasses the emotions of sadness and suffering, a day of somber silence, then leads to the greatest story ever told, for we know that with Christ’s Cross comes the greatest victory of all. Now is the time to embrace whatever crosses you are asked to endure, knowing that they too, united to the Lord’s, will lead to glory. On Easter Sunday, good news of great joy is proclaimed to us: “Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who took up his Cross and died for our salvation, has been raised from the dead and is alive and with us!” Rise to newness of life in him, the one who transformed darkness to light; suffering to glory; and yes, even death to life. May God bless you and your loved ones this Easter, and always.