Today, we learned who our next president will be. For better or worse, it’s all part of the American “experiment.” As Christians, we’re called to love one another—not just despite our differences, but through them. Jesus commands us to love each other and even our enemies. We can be a church divided by politics or united by Christ. I urge you to choose latter. Clothe yourself in Christ’s compassion. Don’t gloat over victory or lash out in anger; both will only deepen division and pain. Instead, choose to love—love that binds us together in unity, peace, and hope.

I was grateful to start with Mass the day after the election, recentering my thoughts, heart, and hope on what matters most. Our ultimate hope is not in who governs us, our favorite sports team, or what we own. Our hope is in Jesus Christ who suffered, died, and rose again—so that for us, death is not the end but the beginning of life in the heavenly kingdom.

Blessings,

Fr. William Holtzinger
Pastor