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A Share in the Uprising
Opening Prayer: Holy One, we celebrated Easter just a few weeks ago, yet it feels like it was long ago. We are focused on our daily routine, worried about everyday life. Tonight, we remember The Resurrection and call each of us to be followers of Jesus as his disciples.
Reading: The following are excerpts taken from We Make the Road by Walking— readings for after Easter, by Brian D. McLaren. These readings encourage us to take our part in the uprising started by Jesus.
“The Resurrection has begun. We are part of something rare, something precious, something utterly revolutionary. It is an uprising of hope, not hate—an uprising armed with love, not weapons. It is the someday we have always dreamed of, emerging in the present, rising up among us and within us. This is what it means to be alive, truly alive. Walking the road to a new and better day. Let us tell the others—-Jesus is risen.”
Uprising of Fellowship:
“A kind of fellowship that is a kind of belonging that isn’t based on status, achievement or gender but on a deep belief that everyone matters, is welcome, is loved—no conditions, no exceptions. So the fellowship is for scarred people, and for scared people and for people who want to believe but aren’t sure what or how to believe.”
Uprising of Discipleship:
“Jesus invited us to be his disciples. To be part of his uprising, we must be willing to fail a lot and to keep trying. We will face long, dark nights when nothing happens, But we can never give up hope. He caught us in his net of love, so now we go and spread the net for others. And so, fellow disciples, let’s get moving. Let us walk the road with Jesus.”
Moment of Reflection
Intentions:
Refrain: Let it be so.
Jesus—we recognize you in the Doctors, Nurses and all medical staff, caring for those with Cancer, Covid and Mental Illness. Let it be so.
Jesus–we recognize you in the grocery store worker and all essential workers.
Let it be so.
Jesus–we recognize you in teachers and bus drivers. Let It be so.
Jesus–we recognize you in our love for one another. Let it be so.
Jesus–we recognize you in those who hurt us and those who cannot love us.
Let it be so.
Let us recognize you in all—--people, animals and all parts of the earth.
Let it be so.
Closing Prayer:
Let us remember Emmaus—how the Risen Jesus walked with his disciples—-reminding them that as the Father sent him–he is sending us. He is sending the Spirit with us to form a new Community. Amen
Closing Song:
Canticle of the Turning by Rory Cooney performed by Beyond the Walls Choir
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