Author: alwaysbridging

Seven years ago on Maundy Thursday, my father’s ashes arrived unexpectedly on our doorstep. “Human Remains” was the first clue. What to do? I took them to church and met with a priest. She suggested I let them hide and rest buried for a while behind the luscious chapel greens.

She continued, “After you read Noah’s story during the Vigil, you can resurrect them. By then what to do next will be clear.”

Readings

Thu Apr 14 – Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (13), 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35

On Tuesdays at 10, my friend Libe and I read prayers together in Spanish over Zoom: Oración de la Matutina de Martes (OMM). All are welcome, for we know when two or three are gathered in Christ’s name, God is with us.

Readings

Wed Apr 13 – Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 70 (1), Hebrews 12:1-3, John 13:21-32

During most weeks of the academic year I have read the text assignments for three years of Education for Ministry (EfM). The last ten pages about Christian history, from the tome by Diarmand MacCulloch, always feel like the final leg of a triathlon. As if I would know. True confession: mine were always mini-triathlons. But you knew that, of course. Each time I finish uninjured, with God’s help, I’m proud, I’ll admit, and grateful.

Readings

Tues Apr 12 – Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 71:1-14 (6),1 Corinthians 1:18-31, John 12:20-36

At this point of whittling down the stuff of my mother’s life, a larger percentage is treasures. It feels like I am beginning to see her bones. I am doing everything I can not to expose mine.

Lord, have mercy.

Readings

Mon Apr 11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 36:5-11 (7), Hebrews 9:11-15, John 12:1-11

Our wedding was 39 years ago today. We invited our friends and family from Virginia and Michigan and Seattle and beyond. We gathered at Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend for a long weekend of festivities. It was glorious. Spring weather, all kinds of it. Just like our marriage. It’s been glorious too.

Readings

Sat – Apr 9, Leviticus 23:1-8 Luke 22:1-13 Psalm 31:9-16