2nd Week of Easter – Friday C – Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
My dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord Jesus give you peace. Today we honour Saint Athanasius, a towering figure in the life of the Early Church, whose unwavering fidelity to the truth of Christ provides us with a powerful example, especially as we approach the upcoming conclave beginning on May 7th. As bishops and cardinals gather to discern the future leadership of the Church, there is bound to be contention, yet through what happened in the life of Saint Athanasius, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit guides the Church’s decisions, and we are called to pray fervently for wisdom, courage, and fidelity in this sacred process just as he did.