March 21, 2022

“O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” (2 Chronicles 2:20)

Why do we all root for the St. Peter’s Peacocks – the Cinderella team in the NCAA Tourney? Well, for one thing, who doesn’t marvel at a Peacock?  But that isn’t the answer. It is because, deep down, we know the Collect for the 3rd Sunday in Lent (see below) is gospel truth. We are powerless.

So, when the powerless peacocks stick it to the Mighty Kentucky Wildcats, then we know that there might be hope for us after all! 

Of course, our hope is a sure thing, as our hope is in the Lord.

“Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Third Sunday in Lent – BCP)