An early dose of warm temperatures in the North East has hastened the budding of trees and bushes and forced the appearance of daffodils, crocuses and tulips...so far only in leaf from, but soon to spread their color against last Fall's brown leaves and winter grass. For sure, the signs of Spring are here with new life burgeoning everywhere.
We're over the hump of Lent as well and now are focusing on the tensions and events that lead to the arrest, condemnation and death of Jesus, the winter moment of his life. However, as with the coming of Spring, an annual guarantee, we look forward in hope and anticipation of the resurrection of Jesus, and for many, the sacrament of baptism which brings new life to people whose winter, long or short, is coming to an end.
This yearly cycle enables us all to appreciate the gift of life, as we see in in the beauty of Spring flowers, so much more appreciated against the backdrop of barren tree branches and brown grass. As we drink in the warmth and the colors, let us remember that these are signs of the beautiful life to which we are called over and over again: signs of the loving and beautiful God who has created these infinite numbers of plants and flower to show us his beauty. And if the flowers can show us this beauty, how much more the beautiful men and women who surround us all the time, not just seasonally! May we step back and take a good look at the life and beauty around us, and fully appreciate the gift of life in all forms.
Bro. Rene
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