She was removed from the rubble, but later died in the hospital. Gordan Wilson grieved for his 20 year old daughter, yet he said he felt no illwill. Indeed, he said he would pray for the people who planted the bomb. Normally reprisals are the response to such an act. Gordan Wilson's words of forgiveness defused the community's anger.
Next week is Pentecost.
We have been celebrating the Resurrection for seven weeks now, but it is hard to keep our Easter enthusiasm and commitment up for the long haul. We need Pentecost to seal our faith, to stiffen our backs against opposing winds, to help us persevere. For a joyful community is surely the sign of the presence of Christ in the world. Paulist Press 1986. This is a very helpful book for those of us who preside or are responsible for planning liturgical celebrations.