Tag Archives: great lent

Good Friday: this floating space

Posted on April 18, 2014 by mrsmetaphor

I’m suspended here, in this floating space just before Pascha, in the air, in the water, it’s hard to explain. Before I have coffee in the morning there’s that groggy brain poking through, telling me I have to get up, … Continue reading →

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great and holy friday…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by mrsmetaphor

Probably it will last another 10 minutes, maybe only 8 or so. This morning quiet spot, after prayer and lighting candles, coffee in hand, reflecting on what lies ahead and I’m struck with some grief. And maybe that’s appropriate, this … Continue reading →

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Great Lent…

Posted on March 15, 2013 by mrsmetaphor

Great Lent is breathing down my neck. It flashes on my calendar each morning, bold and ready, announcing the start of the new season, this vital bit of what it means to be a follower of Christ. Without Pascha what … Continue reading →

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