Because the Spirit of the Risen Christ is in us we can face our own crosses with confidence that God is still at work, that God's will is done even when it is thwarted, as it so often is.

About the Author: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 years experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

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