Greetings from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, in Vinita, Oklahoma, on this Monday Morning of Holy Week.
The drama of Holy Week has three acts, beginning on Palm Sunday with a mood of carnival. A parade, children singing Hosanna (which means Save Us Now), this first act is one of joy.
Act 2 - the Upper Room...the Last Supper...arrest, trial...crucifixion. An act overflowing with grief and sorrow.
Act 3 - Easter victory over sin and death. It was women who discovered the empty tomb. The men were crushed and doubted the word which the women brought. Slowly their eyes of faith were opened. Despair turned to a mood of triumph. Christ is risen!
We've all known such bittersweet times. Two moods given - causes for joy, reasons for sadness. The third offers a matter of choice. One can choose to accept or reject Christ's offer of new life, of resurrection now and beyond the grave.
It's your choice!
Richard
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Dr. Evans,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful surprise to see your words in the blogosphere. I found the symbolism in the seal fascinating, and I like the concise way you describe the 3 acts of this season. I'm a Unitarian Universalist now, but still find great substance in a Christian perspective. Your gray cells seem to be working beautifully-
Judy