Regan recently reminded me that the Early Church had some built in weekly reminders of the Passion and the Resurrection of Christ. They thought inappropriate to fast on a Sunday, because they saw that as the day to celebrate the Resurrection. Every week. They would fast on Friday. This was the day they would dedicate to remembering Christ's suffering.
We have decided to incorporate this beautiful practice of solidarity and remembrance. We don't post this to "disfigure our faces". I didn't get a chance to get Sam's thoughts on this, but Regan and I have both struggled with discipline. We only announce it to gain the accountability we need to not wimp out.
And now a prayer:
God, who are you?
What are you like?
We have studied and taught,
and we have but plumbed the surface.
What have you yet to reveal?
What would surprise us most about You?
You have removed the veil,
but we need eyes to see more fully.
What are you more excited about these days?
What are your hopes for us, for our children?
Where will we find you next?
While we wait for You to fully reveal yourself to us,
please, give us more hints and clues.
We are so curious.
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