Our word for today was Intention. We had been invited to bring something that represents Intention to place on the alter, whether that be a personal intention or just a symbol of the word itself. A few folks explained their symbol, most just left them there (and all of us to wonder!).
I loved this good word from Ken Sehested and his book In the Land of the Living.
Bright Sadness
(In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the season of Lent is described as a “bright sadness”)
In the madness that surrounds us,
our lives, our community, our world,
we give thanks, nevertheless.
More is at work than we can see.
Lent is a time for clearing and cleansing.
Dustballs happen.
In the midst of life’s crippling failures,
we still give thanks.
In the midst of Fox News’ deceptions,
we still give thanks.
Nevertheless, nevertheless.
Lent is a time for checking appetites.
Longings and desires, created for pleasure
in God’s bountiful creation
have come unleashed.
Nevertheless, the bright sound of earth’s promise
brings joy to our lips.
Tether us anew to your Provision.
During Lent we follow Jesus into the desert,
grappling with the distorted longings and lusts that
corrupt the world and even our own hearts.
Even so, more is at work than we can see.
The Spirit is not quenched.
How can we keep from singing?!
2 comments:
Thanks for that post- a good start to my Monday morning and Lenten reminder.
Enlarging all the photos and viewing the items was very interesting. I made up my own stories regarding the intentions. Luv the purple cloth beneath.
There was one typo in your post. Should have been MSNBC instead of Fox News:) But I still love you.
donna
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