Passover
The setting for my retreat this week! California hill country.
Welcome to Word for the Week, the series in which I:
share my experience of hearing God’s Word in Mass last weekend,
explore what I believe the Lord is calling me to do about that Word, and
ask how this Word might impact your life, as well.
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Last Sunday, the first line of the first reading stood out to me in particular.
Lately, on the drive to Mass, David plays a recording of the Mass readings for our family to listen to. It seems to help the kids to calm down a bit from the chaos of getting into the van on Sunday morning.
Why is that so chaotic? Anyway.
This week, I sense that the Lord is asking me to have courage for whatever events transpire. Here's the passage:
"The night of the passover was known beforehand to our fathers,
that, with sure knowledge of the oaths in which they put their faith,
they might have courage."
The main word that I've been carrying with me is "passover." I'll keep this reflection brief, because I'm en route for a therapeutic treatment experience. It'll be a retreat to address a lot of the healing that I've been going through in this time off from full-time touring.
Want to pray with me?
Jesus, please help us to trust that whatever events happen in our lives this week, you are sovereign. We trust you to protect us through any storms that come our way. Thank you for being our ultimate Lamb of Sacrifice in the Passover meal that you give to us.
Amen.
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