Good Friday

Between Good Friday and Easter I am always reminded of Robert Benson's thoughts in his book, Between the Dreaming and the Coming True. He says that celebrations of Easter have much more meaning when one has come close to death. I think this is true, especially in the spiritual sense. Once we realize our death, separation from God, because we "were dead in transgressions and sins" (Ephesians 2:1), we find we have much to celebrate in the resurrection life He gives us. (John 11:25-26)

Holy Week

It is now the week before Easter, and liturgical churches will celebrate "Holy Week." When I taught in a Christian school, we also observed this week by reading, learning, and interacting with the events leading up to the crucifixion and Resurrection. However, as a "writer" and attender of a church that does not very closely follow the church year, I find this week will be quiet until we get to the Good Friday service, which I will miss this year. I'm reminded of Scrooge in Christmas Carol, keep Easter / Good Friday in your way, and let me keep it in mine. I hope that I will indeed keep the season, with reading, reflecting, and "partaking" of God's Word.