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15 Apr

Easter Triduum

Three Days!

Three days of remembrance! Three days of community! Three days of immense meaning that elicit deep emotions! Today I borrow some reflections from Catholic Women Preach.

Holy Thursday—Do we see, as we look at our table, not only who is there, but who is not there? Who is not invited? Who is invited but cannot gain access? What do these same questions say about our St. Francis community?

Good Friday—For those gifted by God with black skin, it is the abiding faith and trust in the Blood poured out that day on Calvary that allowed our ancestors and elders the confidence to believe and trust that their help cometh from the Lord. In the Jim Crow South, the burning cross has no power over the cross of Calvary. What crosses have we experienced in life, not only ours but also those of others we know? What role does our faith play in “facing” or seeing like we never have before? How do we respond to those who bear crosses stemming from fear of the other, hate, or the need for power and control?

Easter—Today is the day we resurrect our dreams, our faith, our peace, whatever it is we have buried. How are we experiencing “new life” all around us? What still needs to come out of our tombs? What will it take to roll away the stone? When do our words and actions proclaim “He is Risen”?

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