Mary remained

Easter Day I Corinthians 15:19-26; John 20:1-18 In the early hours this morning a group of us gathered on the paving stones of our labyrinth for a second year to observe a very ancient rite in the Christian faith – the lighting of the new fire.  The rubrics, the stage directions as it were in the Prayer Book, simply say, “In the darkness, fire is kindled.” What a simple, throw-away line.  Go, kindle some fire.  We have numerous ways to accomplish such a feat – from old-fashioned flint and tinder, to strike-anywhere Ohio Blue Tip matches, to clickable fire-sticks.  No … Continue reading Mary remained