As we turn our focus from the bright sadness of Lent and the wonder of the Cross, I pray that in this season to come we will move more deeply into what it means to live a resurrection life. We know it is not the life the prosperity gospel preaches, but if you are still with me, lets take the next 40 days (until the Ascension) and explore what Resurrection life looks like!
One element I would like to add to the regular practice of confessions is to consider any way, large or small, where we experienced Christ’s resurrection in our lives. In our time from Advent until now we have taken one day in the week to confess our sins. But I think now, it would be so good to include this added practice, even more often than that. Perhaps, before going to sleep each night , in whatever prayers you do, take the time to let the Holy Spirit to show you those moments of resurrection life you experienced or witnessed. I typically pray compline before I go to bed and I have found many resources that help me do that. I can give you resources if you’d like, or if you have ideas, share them here as well!
We might consider taking one of the passages in Scripture that emphasizes the Resurrection and memorize it. Certainly there are many we can both study and use lectio divina as ways to go deeper into Scripture.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. Though you have not seen him, you love him, and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:3-4a, 8-9.
