That's an appropriate prayer for me after the craziness of Lent/Holy Week/Easter. I was somewhat disappointed that we wouldn't have a "normal" family Easter, since I was working the Vigil Sat. night and Jim worked Easter morning. But during the rehearsal with our candidates & Elect (those coming into the church that night), the Spirit nudged me into a better mood and I was able to embrace the weekend.
One thing that especially struck me was the differences between the Vigil (many symbols like fire and light, readings of how God has acted throughout history, baptisms and professions of faith- 2.5 hours total) and the Children's Mass (balloons, theater seating, short readings by soft spoken kids, background "kiddie" noises the whole time- 45 minutes total). Complete opposites in terms of style... and yet I was struck how the evident the Spirit was in both. Holding the two up as great examples of an Easter Mass... not choosing one as "better"... that is the best of our Church, I think.
and so Kaden's first Easter was a bit of Mass, a bit of eating, and a lot of visiting. We wound up "making the rounds" and visiting three different families.
It was great to see them all, and especially nice to share the table with a friend who's recovering from surgery and her aunt. Keep Jenny in your prayers for healing, please!
As I type, I'm realizing we forgot to dye some eggs--- but if the Church can celebrate Easter for six weeks, so can we!
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