God loves a cheerful giver!

teaches, while recognizing that these are difficult issues on which there are an array of considerations. They showcased the principled, not partisan, advocacy that the Church can provide, which allows for collaborative work on both sides of the aisle.

Consider living out your faithful citizenship by taking action on these important issues that will impact families across Minnesota. Visit the MNCatholic. org/ActionAlerts to easily send a message, video, or phone call to your legislators urging their support for policies that put families first. For more ways to advocate for policies that put families first, check out the Families First Project at www.Families FirstProject.com where you can find draft legislation to propose to your legislators and resources for a variety of policy proposals.

by Bishop Chad Zielinski

As we gathered to celebrate the third Sunday of Easter, we heard the beautiful story of Jesus encountering the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus. They were headed in the opposite direction of Jerusalem, where Christ suffered, died, and rose from the dead. Jesus turned, walked with them, and explained the scriptures, and in the breaking of the bread, their eyes were opened, and he vanished. They reflected: “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?” (Luke 24:32)

This same encounter of the Risen Christ happens to us at the celebration of every Mass. Like the disciples, may we, with our hearts burning with the Good News within us, run forth with joy as missionary disciples.

I thank all of you, good people of God, for being so generous in sharing the outpouring of God’s abundant joy and love through your talents, resources, and time. God has given each one of us the most unique gifts and abilities, which overflow in great generosity with radiant joy. God bless you, and thank you for being such a generous giver in the Risen Christ.

For information about the Diocesan Ministries appeal visit www.dnu.org/dma