“I am rooted, but I flow” ~Virginia Woolf I see the Easter stories as incredibly moving and life changing, as transformational. And I also see them as the gospel writer’s attempt to get that idea of transformation across by means of telling these stories which they based on the crucifixion of Jesus. I have heard too many sermons and lectures, read too many books, been part of too many wide-ranging discussions both in groups and with individuals, not too. However I find trying to ‘embrace’ the literal is an annoying waste of time. And I suspect I’m not the only one. When are these stories going to be reconfigured to actually speak to the people sitting the pew in the context of today? I suspect the Easter services culminating with the Easter Saturday lighting of the new fire began hundreds of years ago when the general population were unable to read, and even if they could, printed copies of the Bible didn’t exist. And so the theatrics of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and E
These poems, quotes and reflections have all 'nudged' me along my way on this journey. Perhaps they will speak to you too!