On Newtown

The only response to the Connecticut shootings that I can think of:

In all of our suffering, Christ is right there with us, on the cross. 

Please keep everyone who was involved or affected in your prayers. Also, please keep the youth of my parish in prayer, too - I'm sure we are going to be having some discussions about this over the next few days, as it is very much on their hearts and minds. The problem of evil, and the need for hope and forgiveness and healing, are sure to come up... pray for openness.