Christ Jesus, from the morning of your resurrection you knock at the door of our hearts and you remain close to each one through your mysterious presence. Without imposing yourself upon anyone, through your Holy Spirit you pray within us always. - prayer from Taize
Alleluia! The Lord is Risen!
So, is it just me or can Easter just wear you out? It has been an amazing week for us at Reconciler. Our inclusion into the life of Immanuel Lutheran Church continues to reap benefits. The services were astounding. Larry's sermon was lovely. The simple fact that an Evangelical Covenant Pastor preached in a Lutheran church with Swedish roots is remarkable in the face of that history.
Personally, as much as I may have whined and moaned in the moment, I enjoyed singing in their choir. That's a lively bunch. As usual, the hospitality shown to me was incredible...and I have placed the red leather bound volums of the chanted Passion of Our Lord on my wish list at Amazon. That was lovely. Gotta get me one of them.
Maundy Thursday...
Good Friday...
The Easter Vigil and the requisite champagne reception...
I love these events, but they simply wear me out.
In anticipation of most of us being worn out either from multiple services or a lot of driving and visiting family, we keeping things quiet here tonight. Evening prayer. Eucharist. Blessed rest.
Posted by tripp at April 16, 2006 07:33 AM