We live in a society that values the production of goods, and Terri could not produce anything for the material mind. But she did produce a great amount of love and compassion, and courageous witness by many. She brought growth of virtue to many, precisely through her being killed. Many were courageous. Many persevered and continue to persevere. Many were obedient to the Church. Many showed charity. Many have hope. Many strengthened their faith. This is what Christ did for us. This is what Terri did for us in Christ. Christ died and was resurrected so that we may have faith and be justified before God. Terri, in a mysterious way, is also calling men back to faith, to living a life in the way God planned it since the beginning. This is the only way to true happiness.

Suffering takes a new meaning when seen in the light of Christ, and so Terri's suffering will not go unnoticed by God. Much good has come and will come from it, for those that follow the ways of God. We can see the good that has come from it in all the spiritual growth that has occurred in the past few weeks. But for those that are against God, God himself will be their judge. May they change their ways, and know the depths of darkness which they have entered. May they know that Christ was killed for them, even though they killed Christ's child. May the Lord give us courage to live His ways, in this society which has turned away from Him. Amen.

In the Holy Eucharist,
Omar Loggiodice