Early Sunday, the Rev. Kenneth Dakin made his way slowly up the center aisle of Sacred...
George Rodriguez is consoled by Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak after a service at Sacred Heart Church in Uvalde, Texas, Sunday, May 29, 2022. Rodriguez’ step grandson, Jose ManuelFlores, Jr., 10, was one of 19 children and two teachers murdered in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.UVALDE — The Rev.
Every parishioner in this tight-knit, bilingual community seemed to know Lopez, who has been assisting during services for eight years. “We cannot allow the bad to overcome the good,” he said, comparing Tuesday’s tragedy to the crucifixion and ascension of Christ. “Don’t allow yourself to let death bring you into darkness. In the midst of the darkness, let’s celebrate a happy ending.”
“They didn’t do what they were supposed to do,” he said before the church service started. “They shouldn’t have waited so long. That’s not right.”