COLORADO SPRINGS. A new work of art was installed at Marian House and blessed by Bishop James Golka on April 6, Holy Thursday.

The newly-added art is a 7-foot by 4-foot depiction of “The Last Supper” painted by local artist Mary McLean.

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” — Acts 2:37-38

Lo que oyeron les llegó al corazón y dijeron a Pedro y a los otros apóstoles: “¿Qué debemos hacer, hermanos?”. Pedro les contestó: “Arrepiéntanse y háganse bautizar invocando el nombre de Jesucristo, para que se les perdonen los pecados, y así recibirán el don del Espíritu Santo. — Hechos 2, 37-38.

This time of year, gardeners are busy preparing for new growing season. There is much work to be done.

May is also dedicated to honoring our Blessed Mother. As Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI reflected in “Deus Caritas Est,” “Outstanding among the saints is Mary, Mother of the Lord and mirror of all holiness. Mary’s greatness consists in the fact that she wants to magnify God, not herself. She is lowly: her only desire is to be the handmaid of the Lord (cf. Lk 1:38, 48).”

He is risen, indeed! We hope that all our readers had a meaningful Lenten and Easter observance. The liturgical calendar provides an opportunity to experience Lent and Easter with continued spiritual growth in our lives that we treasure.