“Speak words of hope. Be human in this most inhuman of ages. Guard the image of one another; for it is the image of God.” Thomas Merton, from Raids on the Unspeakable

1. Look at beautiful things

2. Water plants

3. Eat good food

We are invited, at least a moment, to enter a first century experience and a series of prayers to contextualize pain and suffering—while bringing us into the presence of God.

May the imagination of poets guide not only our imagination; but our ability to welcome more people, places, and things as spiritual gifts to be cared for.

Grant us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through

Yes, let’s have more dancing! More loving! More invitations to meals. More mercy…

Also, let’s be sure to offer this way of love, as an alternative to life without God…

If you listen closely Dave Chappelle sounds less like a stand-up comedian and more like a person of faith.

Jesus went out to the place called, the place of a skull, which in Hebrew is, Golgotha

Have a party. Invite everyone you know who loves and supports you. Keep room for those who have no place else to go…help the next person find their way through the dark.

When Pilate heard the charges against Jesus he sat down on the judgement seat at a place called the pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha.