Weekly Inspiration (4/13/23)

Quote of the Week

“The risen Lord says to the two women, “Don’t be afraid, go and tell my brothers...” My adelphoi. He’s never called them brothers before. After the resurrection a new relationship of intimacy has been made possible. Because of Jesus’ victory over sin and death, through the cross and resurrection, you and I are not just his followers, or his disciples, or even his friends. More than that, we are now his brothers and sisters. We’re of one flesh! And that is quite stunning good news. ”

 -Br. Geoffrey Tristram 
Society of Saint John the Evangelist 

Poem of the Week

Miracle! Mystery! 
What was paralyzed in me dances! 
What was ashamed in me rejoices! 

You who are grace itself, 
from the chaos of No 
you speak your clear Yes. 

 Under the weight of impossibility, 
despite all our explanations, 
you rise.  

In the thickest un-creation, 
in the deepest darkness 
you command light.    

In failure and emptiness, 
in utter rot and decay, 
you thrive.  

How do you  
turn dying into living, 
melt evil into mercy?  

By your grace  
the grave empties itself 
into you.  

Christ is risen 
hand in hand with me 
and I am hauled into your glory. 
Alleluia! 

- by Steve Garnaas-Holmes