At table in Jerusalem, Jesus sits at last with friends: traitors, liars, empty promises, soaring hopes brought low by sin. Still he stays there, shares the supper of God’s grace and liberty, giving self for one another, loves and serves them urgently. Christ our Lifeblood, we so often pour you out in obscene ways, and […]
Spy Wednesday: Mercy
Merciful Lord, you revealed your glory by humbly serving the one who would betray you. Shower us with your mercy, Lord, and grow us up to merciful. Amen. Sarah Bessey (Canada/21st century) from her prayer on Instagram What is Spy Wednesday? Lent Madness has an excellent explanation. Every day during Holy Week, a brief thought, […]
Holy Tuesday: Freedom
God of strength and mercy, by the suffering and death of your Son, free us from the slavery of sin and death and protect us in all our weakness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Don E Saliers (USA/20th century) Every day during Holy Week, a brief thought, meditation, prayer, or picture will be posted […]
Holy Monday: Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus John Reilly (England/b 1928) Every day during Lent, a brief thought, meditation, prayer, or picture will be posted here. You’re invited to use this as a jumping off point for your own spiritual practices during this season of preparation for Easter. If you would like to share a response, please comment […]
