Practicing Resurrection in Ukraine

Dear Cathedral Family,

Bruce Barcelo is a faithful member of our Cathedral for many years. For decades, he has traveled back and forth to Ukraine to teach them about democracy. When the war began, he immediately got on his computer and basically hasn’t left the virtual world. He has established a non-profit and they have given over one million dollars to these kinds of projects on the ground in Ukraine…

A woman whose business involved milking cows. Once the war began there was nowhere to export her milk so they gave her money to turn the milk into cheese. She gives the cheese away.

A shelter for women and children.

Food and necessities

Bruce says that the Russians have put land mines in much of the land now. He speaks of the terror and the destruction of beauty and art. Tears well up in his eyes.

And yet, from right here in our midst, hope is alive and well. Each day, Bruce manages to give hope to the people. And that is what resurrection is all about. When we put our trust in the Risen Christ, we can begin to understand that death and darkness will NEVER win out. Not ever. The Good News is so good that it is hard to contain, hard to absorb when there is so much darkness but it is in the darkest of times that the light shines brightest.

You are not alone. Be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Bring hope. It is never too late.

Alleluia!

In Christ’s love,
Kate+

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