Hidden Springs

Springtime flowers paint the hours

Where these battles have been lost and won

Easter greets salvation's coming

Christ the Lord is truly one

Fragrant roses rise in deserts

Where eternal well springs flow and run

Restoring souls foundation soaring

In hidden springs preserved by love!

-Grace Whittaker, Saint Irenaeus Parishioner

Spring is in the air and with it comes new life bringing hope to the earth and to the human hearts that lie dormant. Lent gives way to Easter.

Let us celebrate and worship our Lord Jesus Christ-the Son of God, the Alpha and Omega, the Eternal Spring-who died and rose as he had promised. Sins are forgiven; death is vanquished. So, rejoice!

Who doesn’t like to celebrate baby showers and birthdays? These are exciting events, full of joy and expectation for the future. This is what Christmas is like, but in a more consequential and profound way. 

Christmas commemorates the incarnation or birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Emmanuel (Is 9:6). This was made possible through the power of the Holy Spirit and the participation of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. No matter if one is rich or poor, noble or lowly, faithful or sinful, everyone is given in equal measure God's love, mercy, joy and hope because Christ is “God with us” who promised “I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Mt 28:20).

Therefore, let us worship the King. Let us adore and rejoice in Christ our Savior in season and out of season, for although he is the Son of God, he is also the son of Mary and member of our human family. Welcome Him into your home, your mind and your heart.