Father Mike

We just got back from church where Father Mike Burke, our wonderful priest, talked about forgiveness and hope.  I didn't want to hear the word "forgiveness" but Father Mike explained that forgiveness does not absolve those who did wrong.  He talked about justice.  He talked about how, when he was reading the paper this morning, he was sad, then mad again.  Father Mike said when he feels like that he remembers the last words Jesus spoke from the cross, "Forgive them Father because they do not know what they do." 

Father Mike talked about this day, ten years ago, and he had the same memories I did...the incredible amount of people streaming into the church all day long...he said it was basically standing room only at times.  That is because of FAITH.

Heidi