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Dear Mount Community,
We observe one of the holiest days of the Church Year - Good Friday. It hardly seems right to call it good given that Jesus was crucified on this day. Yet it is precisely Jesus’ death on the cross that makes this day good. He willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. All of us need a Savior. Jesus, though divine, became human like us and died to save us while we were still sinners.
As we enter more fully into these holy days that culminate on Easter with the Resurrection and the gift of new life, let us remember that God has done great things for us. This might be the perfect time to take inventory of those many blessings. Today, Good Friday, is the greatest of them all. If the greatest gift one can give is to lay down one’s life for another, then Jesus’ willingness to give His life is a gift worth recognizing.
I'm drawn to the great things that God continues to do in and through the Mount community. These blessings give life to others and bring the Mount mission alive. Whether it's our students serving the dear neighbor at St. Joseph Villa, in Camden, or caring for the Earth, they are witnessing to Jesus. Perhaps it's our faculty going the extra mile for our students who struggle—not only with their classwork, but also with anxiety, stress, grief, or the worry of a sick parent. Parents and guardians do great things daily for their daughters through the love and sacrifice that makes a Mount education possible. I’m always delighted and proud of our many alumnae who let their light shine through the great things they accomplish—living lives of excellence, tempered by gentleness and compassion, wherever they go.
These holy days call us to be present. They invite us to be mindful. Most importantly, they challenge us to Be Love. In a world that desperately needs a healing presence, we can be that presence that makes a difference. Compelled by the great things God has done for us we can do great things for the dear neighbor.
On behalf of the Mount Administration, I wish you a happy and blessed Easter. You and your intentions are remembered in my prayers. May abundant blessings be yours this Easter Season.
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