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Dear Friends
It took me a moment
to see that above the horrible headline banner announcing the latest
mass shooting, there was a sign announcing Easter services at Covenant
Presbyterian, Nashville. And then, looking more closely, I saw the police
vehicle labeled “Rescue 1”.
I will let the juxtaposition of the
headline and these two images speak for themselves---breaking
news that is becoming normal, but also the hope we are about to
celebrate on Sunday, hope we cling to, sometimes with shaking hands, even
as hearts are breaking again.
Lord, be with all who continue to suffer
for so many reasons, in so many places. Lord, help us hold onto and
share our Easter faith with others, even in the most difficult times. Lord,
make me an instrument of your Easter peace and healing and yes joy, after the long night gives way to the sun, and the Son rises again.
As we complete Holy Week, let me share this blessing I recently became aware of, by Father Potter Of Peckham:
A Holy Land Blessing
May the babe of Bethlehem bring you peace;
May the child of Nazareth bring you joy;
May the man of Galilee bring you strength;
May the Christ of Calvary bring you courage;
May the risen Jesus bring you hope;
And the ascended Christ, a foretaste of
His glory.
God bless you this Easter and always!
John
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