Devotion 

In the Tomb

Frances Taylor 

If only we knew what this really meant for us, we wouldn't worry so much about dying. I must admit that the older I get, and the more loved ones I have lost, the less concerned I am with being dead. But wouldn't we all like to know what it means to be resurrected? This Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is kind of a strange day for me. Not really Lent, but not really Easter yet. What was going on for Jesus? We really don't know. So many questions, so few answers! We just have a lot to think about. How we feel about Lent coming to an end probably has a lot to do with how well we kept our Lenten promises. Are we happy we can have that ice cream, candy, beer, cigarette again? Or have we decided to keep up with the good habits we have practiced over these last 40 days? Perhaps the prayer habits we developed have left us with a new spirit, a new feeling of having drawn closer to Jesus, more aware of his sacrifice and how important it is to live as witnesses to our Christian faith. Tomorrow is Easter, let us rejoice and be glad!

Prayer 

Father, how can we thank you for your gifts, especially the gift of your Son and his sacrifice. May we turn our hearts and minds to you and be made worthy to receive your blessings. Amen.