Monthly Archives: March 2016

Reflections on Thomas from Venezuela

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Maren

Obed Juan Vizcaíno Nájera of Venezuela has been moved every day of Holy Week to write poetry — and even beyond those days he continues as today he reflects on the story of Thomas and his very personal visit from … Continue reading →

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Another resurrection appearance – in Lahore

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Maren

And so he is walking in the Gulshan Iqbal Park, and he asks – do you love me? And we answer — yes, we love you. We have celebrated Easter with bright alleluias, lilies, sunrise services. And he says, grieve … Continue reading →

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The parable of my meniscus

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Maren

I left my cane somewhere … again. Things didn’t seem too bad and I put it down, but now my knee hurts from my toes to my shoulder and I retrace my steps very, very slowly. It’s a bit like … Continue reading →

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Easter Vigil by Todd Jenkins

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Maren

Easter Vigil Watching, waiting, hurting, praying; no understanding, certainty; hope instead. Wondering why we should be staying. Will he be raised from the dead? Time is indiscernible motion; feet and arms heavy as lead. Feels like we have cried an … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Iskandariya

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Maren

God, we lift up the cross in Iskandariya, the pietas of families with their grief, those who feel fear wondering what good friday will come — to a soccer game, an air flight, a ride on the subway. We do … Continue reading →

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Guest post — A Maundy Thursday Story and an Easter Sunrise Poem

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Maren

Larry Trent sent me a story about his own experience with footwashing. May it touch your heart. Pam Spain wrote an Easter poem. May it move you on the way. A Real Life Foot Washing Experience for Maundy Thursday with … Continue reading →

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Parable like an onion

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Maren

March 23, 2016 Parable like an onion – I peel layer after layer. When I cut into it, I cry. May your scriptures of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter open to you in as many and … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Brussels

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Maren

God, receive this our Tenebrae – a light extinguished for Zaventem, a light extinguished for Maalbeek, each one darkening the shadows of Charleston, Umpqua and Paris, San Bernardino, Kalamazoo, and so many more. We break the bread this week, whispering … Continue reading →

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Home for Easter

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Maren

March 22, 2016 tomorrow is the last of this series of poems inspired by Luke 15:11-32 … I suddenly thought this morning how very likely it is that the older sibling, so prone to doing the expected, might be married … Continue reading →

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Prodigal theology … speaking of God

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Maren

March 21, 2016 If the parent in this story is God, I am responsible to start walking back – sorry Calvin. If the parent in this story is God, then my personal cracking open the door, my stingy and grudging … Continue reading →

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