Monthly Archives: April 2014

Happy Easter!

Christ is risen! In our tradition, we respond, “He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!” And we joyfully proclaimed it this morning! I feel blessed to overflowing. This weekend I went to four different churches, using the different expressions of prayer, praise, … Continue reading

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Easter Saturday

It’s Easter Saturday — the day after we commemorate the death of Jesus. Jesus is in the grave. It’s the Sabbath, the day of rest, so his friends cannot embalm him, or prepare for a funeral — it would go against … Continue reading

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Good Friday

It’s Good Friday, the day Christians remember the death of Jesus. To remember more vividly, I prayed the stations of the cross at a Catholic church. The prayers led us in imagining ourselves as bystanders of Jesus as he carried his cross to the place … Continue reading

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Maundy Thursday

It’s Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday in the Christian calendar — the beginning of Easter, our most sacred holy day. The whole weekend is devoted to remembering Jesus’ teaching, betrayal, death, and resurrection. From Thursday to Saturday, we will keep vigil, … Continue reading

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