Wendy M. Wright in her book** The Rising: Living the Mysteries of Lent, Easter and Pentecost speaks of Holy Saturday in stirring ways, including the fact that
We gather as the people of God, mindful of our story, longing to be liberated, trusting in the promise of the dawning light. Earth itself celebrates with us.
Earth Day 2025 is coming soon (more HERE.) Perhaps today or in the upcoming week we will each find time to celebrate Earth as it celebrates with us.
The song Now the Green Blade Riseth is perfect for this season of resurrection plus spring growth (in many portions of our globe.)
- the song lyrics are HERE
- HERE is a choral version with nice musical touches including organ.
- HERE is one by Smoke Fairies with stringed instruments and vocals, a great complement to the other! 🙂
Let us celebrate the Earth, enjoying the journey all the more with Spirit’s strengthening and stirrings!
** This book by Wendy is a real treasure. It’s never too early or late to consider purchase of this book… 🙂
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, April 20, 2025:
- Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25
- Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
- 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43
- John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
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POTENTIAL ACTIONS – FOOD INSECURITY: This season will likely find increasing numbers of folks looking for food, presenting opportunities to
- share financial and/or food offerings with a local food pantry
- check with your faith community about upcoming opportunities to feed community members
- volunteer to help with a local mobile food pantry or community dinner
- find a Little Pantry in your area and help stock it with shelf-stable food items
- accept a Call to Action item from Season of Peace devotional posting
NOTE: for those in the Cinci region, some food organizations are listed HERE
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