EASTER DAY
19th April 2025
Greetings.
Fingers crossed and touch wood are just two of the many verbal charms that we invoke when we are particularly eager for things to go our way. They have no doubt been used countless times already this weekend with best laid plans at the mercy of the elements. After some uncertainty the Good Friday Procession of the Cross did take place yesterday and we were spared the worst of the weather until the very end. The forecast for tomorrow is improving and I am hopeful that the Easter ceremonies in the churchyard at 6.00am will take place in dry and still conditions. But there will be no touch wood or fingers crossed for tomorrow there is but one authentic cry of the Christian heart; Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord is not contingent on good weather or the tide of events running our way. For in good times and in bad, Christ is risen. The resurrection does not cancel out the traumas of the past. Jesus rose bearing in his body the marks of his suffering and for those who'd witnessed that torment, it was no illusion to be shaken off like a bad dream. The suffering was all too real, but the resurrection is the pledge that, in spite of what our senses tell us, death will not have the last word. In spite of what our senses tell us ...... The challenge of Easter is to trust and go big in hope and imagination. May we rise with the Lord from leaden hearts and minds and live truly in the light of his resurrection.
The peace and joy of the risen Lord be with you.
Charles Booth
A copy of Daily Prayer for Eastertide is attached which can be used in conjunction with the psalms and readings listed on the Pew Sheet. Please note that next Sunday is our Annual Parochial Church Meeting which will be in the church hall over refreshments after the Eucharist. This is an important occasion in the church's life and your attendance is greatly valued.
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