I think each time we plant, weed, care and nurture, and sometimes harvest, we are enacting the Passion in a small and intimate way. Our hearts are full of hope.
She shared with them her deepest conviction that no matter what happened, the power of God’s love could still transform their lives, and in this love of God they would have everlasting life.
Am I taking more than my share of the abundance? Am I leaving others with less than they need? Again, this is indirect, but I am certain that this practice will impact my consumer habits and choices, and could possibly lead me to greater advocacy and action concerning food security and food justice – – just as several of our church members and friends already do.
So many stories about African-American communities have not been told. So many indignities, so many victories, so much pride, so much solidarity, so many tales have not been shared. I am totally in favor of focusing on black history — I just think the focus needs to extend far beyond a single month.
In her book Breathing New Life into Lent, Rev. Donna Schaper writes, “The spiritual goal for Lent is to admit our need for Lent. Just to admit our need. For Lent, the desert time, and for the promise contained in desert time.”