The Diocese
Posted: 04/02/2020
I trust that a human being is the most durable entity both physically and more so, spiritually. What the world is going through is unthinkable yet it is incredible to see and witness that people are seeking ways to boost their inner spiritual mechanism. Children and adults as well as the elderly are becoming more creative to fight the “invisible enemy” and are able to change their spiritual lives and mechanism.
What amazes me so much nowadays is that wherever we go we see people are able to be accustomed to the new set of rules and life, as in addition to being remarkably creative to stand tall and strong.
Last night, I went grocery shopping at Whole Foods and I have to say to my admiration, most people were cheerful and more respectful to one another. What I also have noticed is that people have been most considerate. This aspect is inspiring and uplifting and truly a major step which helps us all boost our inner spiritual mechanism. The one word which we can all use is resilience for all situations. That means that the human person has some kind of hidden storage in the layers of the spirituality which at the right time pumps up energy to boost our inner strength and continue to live a meaningful life.
O God, You are the source of true life. Guide us all to rebound our lives to focus our prayers and thoughts on the things which are pleasing to Your will. These are days of solitude for us to stand alone in Your presence and rethink of the call You have graced on us all. Let Your life-giving Word enlighten the darkened corners of my soul so that Your gift of life is once again reflected in my actions and faith life. With You alone I set the beginning of a new life’s journey. Blessed is Your holy name. Amen.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Diocesan Primate
March 27, 2020
