“A guilty suffering spirit is more open to grace
than an apathetic or smug soul.' –
Edna
Hong Bread & Wine (day 5)”
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Ah Lent
a time that starts in ashes
and ends in death
It is but a momentary suffering
leading to a greater gift
that of release
and life
and hope
We enter Lent embracing a journey
that takes us into the valley of death.
We can not find our way to the Garden
any other way
A pattern is here
we all can see and grab
that sense that all is not ready
we are not ready
to receive
we are not ready
to receive love and hope
not because the gift is not ready
but because we have, in the midst of life
gotten immersed in what is not life
or love
or grace
We do not act justly
offer mercy, or live as servants of all.
Instead, we chase after gods of our own making
And seek dominion rather than sacrifice
Accumulation rather than generosity
In Lent, we stop
and listen,
we reflect and go deep within
In Lent, we realize there is no room
for spiritual arrogance or smugness
and there is no need
for spiritual despair, no need to abandon hope
We realize instead
that the heart opened
receives the gifts
we yearn to receive
justice and joy
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