Touch and see.

Luke was the subject of the RCL Gospel reading last Sunday. It amazes me how much meaning and how many interpretations can be packed in such few words. Jesus returns to his disciples as flesh and blood. His first words were, "Peace be with you." It would not be the peace of a long and comfortable life. It would be that greater inner peace that comes at a great price. Their fears were reassured with "Touch me and see." While we can not literally touch and see, we can through the amazing power of faith and belief "touch and see" that God is very real.

Peace be with you.

Diana Wright

Entering the Easter Mystery

Spring is always amazing. Your leave the seeming dead world of winter behind and enter into the dance of life. Each year that circle of life and mystery comes around in the church. As we enter the season of Lent and somber reflection we know that the incredible mystery of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ are mirrored in the world of nature around us. Today I saw a magnolia in all its splendor. Who could not notice that display of life and joy? So I celebrate what is to me the most incredible event in human history.

It is time to renew our commitment to Christ and to one another, regardless of the human labels we so like to use. Alleluia. Christ is risen. Have a blessed Easter.

Diana Wright, St. Martin's Episcopal Church


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