There are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed in a good way.  The player from the North Carolina Tar Heel basketball team who made a winning shot with less than a minute left two Sundays ago, no doubt, felt overwhelmed in a positive way.  And, I'm sure all of us can attest to the reality of feeling overwhelmed in a negative way that is not good for us and sometimes, not for those we encounter.  In the past, I have felt both - within a span of a few days during the Easter Triduum.  The reality of important and beautiful liturgies taking place four days in a row from Holy Thursday night to Easter Sunday night has, at times, led me to feel overwhelmed in a negative way during those days and in the time they are drawing near.  Fortunately, almost every year, I have been overwhelmed in a positive way once we reach Easter and throughout Easter Season as we contemplate Jesus's Resurrection and what it means for us and all believers.  I am confident if you enter sincerely and faithfully into the days and liturgies of the Triduum, taking them one day at a time and staying connected to the Lord and disconnected as much as you can to the things of this world, you will be overwhelmed in a positive way by what you experience at Easter and during the Easter Season.

Please note the bulletin insert that gives all the spiritual opportunities here at the church as well as what you can do at home during the Triduum.  Consider making some or hopefully all of the main liturgies: Holy Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Good Friday at 3:00 p.m., Holy Saturday at 8:00 p.m.  If you are up to it, come on Easter Sunday morning for Mass.

The truth is:  God is ready to overwhelm all of us in a unique and positive way, especially when we have given Him the time and space to do it!