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We are at the beach. It’s Holy Saturday. There’s a full moon. Needless to say, I am seeing things. Hearing them too. As in things I can’t prove. Not “facts.”

I ordered new bedding for Mom last night. As best I can tell she is ready to move. ¡Ojala! Hard love. And deep.

They tell me Jesus will rise and live forever. All will. As in the metaphor includes everyone and everything: Limitless Love. I want to believe this with all my heart and soul and mind and strength. God, forgive my unbelief.

Reading (among many)

Sa, Apr 16 – Isaiah 55:1a

It seemed a good Friday to reconnect with Biogift Anatomical. My mother has requested the help of this organization when the time comes. I am amazed and grateful she has been this thoughtful about her death beforehand.

Readings

Apr 15 Fri – Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22 (1), Hebrews 10:16-25,
John 18:1-19:42

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