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You have illuminated The end of the earth, O Christ, With the brightness of your presence, Giving joy to the world through your cross. So now, enlighten the hearts of your faithful With the light of the knowledge of God. Glory to your holy resurrection, Lord. We believe in a... Read More →

The seeds of Easter are already found in Christmas. If God can become flesh, incarnating in the material world, then resurrection is a natural conclusion. Nothing divine can die. Easter isn’t celebrating a one-time miracle as if it only happened in the body of Jesus and we’re all... Read More →

Jesus’ body is taken down from the cross His spirit and his life he breathes in all, Now on this cross his body breathes no more. Here at the center everything is still, Spent, and emptied, opened to the core. A quiet taking down, a prizing loose, A cross-beam lowered like... Read More →

Prayer for Good Friday Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one... Read More →

Come close with Mary, Martha, Lazarus, So close the candles flare with their soft breath, And kindle heart and soul to flame within us, Lit by these mysteries of life and death. For beauty now begins the final movement, In quietness and intimate encounter, The alabaster jar of... Read More →