SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
John 20:29 You believe because you can see; happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.
The Easter Challenge
by Joyce Rupp
Every year it happens:
earth shakes her sleepy head,
still a bit wintered and dull,
and feels new life stirring.
Every year cocoons give up their treasures,
fresh shoots push through brown leaves,
seemingly dead branches shine with green,
and singing birds find their way home.
Every year we hear the stories:
empty tomb, surprised grievers,
runners with news and revelation,
unexpected encounters,
conversations on the road,
tales of nets filling with fish,
and breakfast on a seashore.
And every year
the dull and dead in us
meets our Easter challenge:
to be open to the unexpected,
to believe beyond our security,
to welcome God in every form,
and trust in our own greening.
Prayer: Dear God, each spring nature reminds us of your gifts of new light, new life, and new possibilities. Help us to gladly accept and share these gifts and opportunities, renewing our lives and your world. Amen.
Mary Ann McDermott
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