alert parishioners - woo hoo!

an alert parishioner sent me a link to an essay reflecting on the stark contrast between our "culture according to hallmark" and the culture of the cross. imagine, it suggests, hallmark trying to write a Good Friday card :

because he bled and died,
we’re all choked up inside.
it’s not a lovely day,
but i still hope you’re okay.

wishing you and yours a joyless, grave,
and yet oddly hopeful Good Friday.

read the whole article here: Good Friday: The Holiday Hallmark Can't Handle by David Rensberger--Jesus Christians suffering Easter cross

what do you think? should i use memorize the poem for our Good Friday liturgies today? hmmmm, i think not

the Lord be with you