Through death to life

Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bear much fruit. John 12:24

Easter is for us all a dying to sin, to passion, to hatred and enmity, and all that brings about disorder, spiritual and material bitterness, and anguish. This death is indeed only the first step toward a higher goal -- for our Easter is also a mystery of new life. ~Bl. Pope John XXIII

Thank you, dear Lord, for the opportunities You will give me this day to die to self so that I may truly live for You. With You, may I bear rich, luscious fruit for the glory of our Father. Amen! Alleluia!