Laetare Sunday

The ashes have faded

the snow is melted

but what does the sun reveal?

Is there anything to show for our Lenten practice?

Did we get off to a good start

and maintain the momentum

or did we fizzle out somewhere along the way?

This midpoint is another good chance to take stock.

all is not lost - yet

Lent can be wearying

even with the best of intentions

But if the best we can manage

is to see from a different perspective

or feel with a tad more compassion

then that will be enough

the growth and change in us

affects all around us

and if our awareness of God is enhanced

then we have really struck gold

for where God is

there is life.

so lets not give up

let's blaze a trail

on through the wilderness

and out into the world

following the blazer of all trails

living and loving all the way

Liz Crumlish 2009