Last Week in Lent

Stanley Spencer, (English painter, 1891 – 1959) Driven by the Spirit
"And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness." Mark 1:12
After Jesus was baptized, he directly went into the wilderness where he was tempted for 40 days (called the Lenten season) where he prayed constantly.  As we near the end of the Lenten season and await Easter Sunday, our church had a beautiful Palm Sunday service yesterday.  It is always one of my favorites services during the year, with palms waved high above and palm crosses worn by parishioners.
Next we celebrate Maundy Thursday with communion.  An excellent article entitled "Living into the Banquet Feast" can be found here and is definitely worth the time to read.
Now we also await Good Friday, and three days of contemplation commemorating the time before Jesus' resurrection.
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Thanks to Floss for hosting A Pause in Lent again this year.