Good Friday: the Tenebrae

[noel711]

6. Thanks!

For those of us who lead worship,
it's good to hear that our work is appreciated.

The ancient rituals and wisdom speaks to a need,
a real need in this 'rational' and technological world.

Too many people are scared by silence and darkness,
but when ritualized, and observed in community,
powerfull things can occur.

Sadly, too many people think they are christian or
'spiritual' when they go with the flow of the public
conversation, or if they put a picture of Jesus on
their FB page, or in their spare bedroom.
But that does not feed the soul.

All the worship services, and rituals of Holy WEek
are a banquet to those seeking some semblance
of how the divine works thru human hands.
Too many miss the opportunity to slow down,
and allow the divine voice to speak to them.

As for me, I am spent: 8 worship services this week,
including the exaulting (and exhausting )easter vigil.

Walked in the woods 90 minutes today to realign
my spirit...but resurrection, rebirth, fresh creations
are all around us.

Glad you appreciated it all!
give you pastor a hug from another one...

a crazy, feminist, spiritual being!