What we commit ourselves to at Easter and profess each week in the Creed is lived on a daily basis. Our love for God and His Church is lived in our commitment to the celebration of the Eucharist, our daily prayer, our reception of the sacraments, our giving of ourselves to build up our parish communities, and our love and concern for each other, especially the poor and the vulnerable.

In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down.

As we proclaim the Good News, may we remain anchored in the words of the Lord that guide my episcopal ministry: “The truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32).