My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
It is with a heavy heart that I address you following the tragic shootings in our state. We mourn the loss of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and pray for the recovery of Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
I had the opportunity to meet with Speaker Emerita Hortman in March during our annual advocacy day. I recall her dedication, compassion and goodwill for the people of Minnesota.
In these difficult times, l ask everyone to join me in prayer for the victims and their families and for an end to violence in our society.
May we all do our part to promote peace, understanding and respect for all life.
“In these difficult times ”
Please speak out more strongly against political violence ! It must be condemned!