I just love the idea that some folk celebrate this as joy or laughter Sunday. But I'm glad that we weren't on that track. We call it Low Sunday - and I know that that comes from Laus - meaning praise, but, given that we lost an hour due to Daylight saving clock changes and given the fact that church was really quiet this morning, I wouldn't have much relished the thought of laughter Sunday. Besides, its definitely not in tune with things here at present. Instead, I was struck by a phrase from Theolog's Blogging towards Sunday that "Peace and wounds dine together at Easter". So we encouraged folk to reflect on their woundedness and then, hopefully, enabled them to feel the Risen Christ breathing peace into those wounds. Folk seemed to appreciate it anyway.
Isn't it strange that, no matter what we've had to face during the week, no matter how many folk have dissed us, we're still expected to get up there on a Sunday and "Preach to these people". Just as well there's a higher power at work. And thank the Lord for Grace!
If your parishioners are getting you down (and forgive me if there is not a thread here), live above it, and take it to the Boss. See what He comes up with...
ReplyDeleteBeen there, done that. God says I deserve better! :)
ReplyDeleteA change is as good as a rest... Enjoy the states and may God bless you with rest, fun and new light to see things by on your return.
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FBL
A great day to catch up on your blog. Not disappointed. Excellent insights as always. "Laughter Sunday" - that sounds like a winner if you can get people on board. Ah, there's the rub.
ReplyDeleteat least thery are paying us...
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