On Wednesday I shared my thoughts on the confession my church is using during Lent, but now it’s time to share my February runfessions. Even though I’m still recovering from my fall, I’m ready to cleanse my soul soles at Marcia’s runfessional.
Also join me in the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with Darlene, Michelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.
Deborah and I will be hosting the March Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend. We’ll open the (link-up) doors Friday March 5th, and keep the coffee brewing.
I’m often struck by the timelessness of the prayers in the Book of Common Prayer. Sure, the language has been updated a few times since 1662–and more significant liturgical changes were made in 1928 and 1979–but many of the prayers remain essentially the same.
That the same prayers resonate from generation to generation reflects the universality of the human condition–we have the same fundamental hopes, needs, worries, and regrets as those who lived in vastly different times. So what does it mean when a traditional confession is fitting for these unprecedented times?
As I enter my 6th week of recovering from my fractured rib and hand, and my 50th week of staying safer at home, I’ve got to say it’s all gotten quite old. Instead of wallowing in my own whininess, I am celebrating the perseverance of the scientists and engineers who have worked for years on NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance mission.
The first high-resolution, color image from the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams)
on the underside of the Perseverance Mars rover
credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
I’m sure they endured set-backs and delays that made them wonder if they ever would see the rover land safely on Mars. It’s impossible to watch the landing video without cheering along with them.
How does a church in a Diocese that is not holding in-person worship ensure its members can celebrate Ash Wednesday? By facilitating a DIY Ash Wednesday that everyone can do safer at home.
Our priest has promised that a little dab is all we need.
I can’t remember which Peloton instructor said it–Tunde? Alex?–but the notion that you have to endure to adapt really struck me, and has stuck with me.
It applies to enduring tough workout intervals to adapt and get stronger, and to enduring tough life situations to adapt and realize how strong you are.
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