We are in what is called the Holy Triduum (Three Days) as Lent ends, while many have fasted, prayed, meditated, and come into a closer relationship with God, and we are in the final stretch. Today is called Maudy Thursday or Holy Thursday, depending on your tradition. Growing up and into my adulthood, Holy Thursday was always one of my favorite days during Holy Week. I was always fascinated by John 13 coming to life as I witnessed my Pastor walk around with a towel on his arm and a basin of wate

Look at the list of Isaiah’s vision: no more weeping, anguish, no more premature death of babies, elders will live a long life, home ownership, planting of food that you can grow and eat, work satisfaction, blessed children and grandchildren, and God hearing and answering prayers. These are probably things we have not taken the time to reflect on, but now, during this Lenten season, you have the opportunity to reflect. Now that you have seen Isaiah’s list, what will you add for yourself?

So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been to