A Prayer for Easter

 A Prayer for Easter

 Before the Resurrection, so much suffering had to be endured.

Before the tomb was left behind, death was the harsh reality.

You call us, O Lord, to recognize

that both suffering and Easter hope

are part of our journey as we follow you.

You call us to hold, at the same time,

both death and new life in our hands,

so we may be embraced

by the Paschal mystery

and thus be renewed

for the healing work ahead.

Grant us wisdom, O Lord;

grant us Easter grace.

Amen.

Jane Deren, “A Prayer for Easter.” Copyright c 2021, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern. www.educationforjustice.org. Used with permission.

                                                          "The Empty Tomb" by Julia Stankova