February 28, 2022

“Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” (Genesis 2:7)

As we approach Lent, I find myself agreeing with Garrison Keillor.

“In church a couple weeks ago, someone mentioned a course to help us on our spiritual journey during Lent, and the term “spiritual journey” is one of those clichés that clicks my OFF switch. I am not on a journey, I’m simply crossing the street watching the WALK sign click off the seconds, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, as I think about being run over and killed and I arrive on the other side with two seconds to spare. The story of my life. I’m a lucky man.”

All life is an outrageous gift and we’re lucky to arrive on the other side.

O Lord our God, accept our prayers in the multitude of your mercies, and look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.” (Collect at the Prayers – BCP p. 395)