The Paschal Mystery, the Easter Miracle, have long been a wonder. A wonder to me, in any event.

How did that happen? Over the years I’ve thought long and hard, and prayed in earnest, waiting, hoping for a revelation.

After all these decades, for me the revelation is hope. For me the revelation is that in spite of it all, love wins.

Love could not be snuffed out; hope could not be snuffed out; the light still shown, love prevailed, evil and hate and fear did not get the last word.

Love did.

Love wins.