All things new

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The word gospel means “good news” not

“good advice”. The gospels share with us

what God has done, continues to do for

us, and that we are created in his image.

Through the gospels we are invited to remember who

we really are, a new creation.

So what does it mean to be a new creation? “The One

who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things

new.” That’s the end of our second reading today. It

leads me to wonder what it means to make something

“new.” The wording might give us a hint. It does not say

“make all new things” but “make all things new.”

That suggests that things are being remade or

renewed rather than destroyed or discarded. So when

this same reading begins with John’s vision of “saw a

new heaven and a new earth,” that doesn’t really

mean that God is going to destroy the Earth and

create a new one from scratch. Rather, this current

Earth is meant to be renewed.

On May 8th , the Holy Spirit guided the cardinals to

choose Cardinal Robert Prevost, as the first American

pope. Through his shepherding the renewal of the

earth continues.

Pope Leo XIV intends to carry forward the progressive

vision of Pope Francis promoting greater inclusivity and

collaboration within the Church. He also wants to frame

discussion on social media, the digital age, and

artificial intelligence using Gospel values. What does it

mean to be disciples in this electronic age? He sees his

role as contributing to a more peaceful future,

beginning his papacy with the greeting & quote; Peace

be with you all.

May Pope Leo XIV lead us in being Christ’s heart of

mercy, voice of hope, and hands of justice. Help him

to fill our minds and hearts with the truth of the

Gospel, the power of the sacraments, and the desire

to build up your holy Church. Christ is Risen! Truly He

is Risen!

Fr. Ron