How to deal with the tragic death of Police Officer Daryl Pierson?

Daryl Pierson is a hero.  He is a husband, a dad, and a brave police officer whose commitment was to save and protect lives?

How are we to make sense of this senseless shooting that took his life?  While we are all in a state  of shock, to answer this act of violence with more violence is not a Gospel way of living.  The community of Rochester needs a sense of solidarity that we are a community of people who care about one another.  We need the grace that comes from God for healing and reconciliation.

May we all pray for the inner strength to know the spirit of God's love and healing dwells deep in our hearts.  When we can hear with the ears of our hearts, we desire to share forgiveness and reconciliation and healing with all people.

May we as a community rally around the family and friends of Daryl Pierson.  May we show our loving support to his family in this time of grieving.  May w also commit ourselves to pray for an end of the violence and conflict on the streets of our beloved city.