Catholic faithful turned to prayer as tornadoes carved a deadly path through the center of the United States March 31, killing at least 21, injuring dozens and devastating thousands of homes and businesses.

– Los no nacidos, los migrantes, los ancianos y los discapacitados son “íconos vivos” de Jesús que llaman a los cristianos a acercarse a los que se sienten abandonados como lo hizo Cristo en la cruz, dijo el Papa Francisco.

The unborn, migrants, the elderly and the disabled are “living icons” of Jesus that call Christians to draw close to those who feel abandoned just as Christ did on the cross, Pope Francis said.

The redemptive act of Christ, done in obedience to the Father’s saving will, embraced the full range our triumphs, tragedies and sins.

Running behind on something? Don’t worry. You’re still doing better than the postcard my sister and her children sent to us last summer.