Spring is a time of new life. Birds migrate back to the north. In fact, you can once again hear the bird chirping early in the morning. The sun rises earlier. The skyline on a clear morning as I drive to school is beautiful to behold. We have a few warm days to give us a glimpse of summer. The snow has finally melted and green grass is visible. Soon the trees will begin to have buds on them. The crocuses have already popped out of the ground. Everything that has been asleep all winter will now awaken and come out.
How fitting that we celebrate the resurrection of Christ in Spring. As Jesus called Lazarus in today's gospel to "come out" I too am looking forward to coming out. I have been reflecting on what needs to be awakened in me. Perhaps these thoughts will help you also in your reflection.
How is Christ calling you to "come out"?
Does your relationship with God need to be awakened?
Does your self-confidence need to come out?
Do you need to awaken in yourself to be more hospitable, more kind, more generous?
Does a positive attitude, service toward others, or forgiveness need to come out?
Does your passion for life need to be awakened?
My sense of awakening and coming out is stirring now that it is spring. My whole being seems to come alive as the weather gets warmer. My mood is elevated and I have a hopefulness of new life and energy. We have ten more days in Lent. We may still experience the passion and death with Jesus during Holy Week. However, we can look forward to the promise of resurrection in the here and now as well as at the end of time.
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