From the pew

Father Bill's homily is a discussion of symbols, meanings in life.

The Easter seal on his Stole, passed down from a priest after death. A symbol of commitment, faith, a path taken.

The renewal of baptismal vows we taken are filled with meaning, symbolic in every word. ... "Will you persevere in resisting evil, and whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?"

The answer is always humble: " I will, with God's help."

God's help. The piece that makes the possible.