Passion Week

This year, I started thinking about the observation of Lent.  Maybe it’s more of a Catholic tradition, and that’s why it’s a tradition I have never celebrated as a ritual in my faith walk.  But this year I decided to do a little research on different types of Lent customs, and I am coming to understand that there is great personal benefit. I mean, come on—I spend weeks looking for the perfect Christmas gifts, decorate the house, etc.… yet Easter preparations are often short: go to church and a family dinner. I have been convicted of the need to prepare my heart and mind for the significance of the Cross.

I need to take time to consider, day by day, my sin and how it’s all given-up in Jesus' act of love on Easter.  Developing a repentant heart, a thankful heart and one prepared to rejoice completely in Christ’s victory—that is something worth taking time to celebrate every year, traditionally.

So, it’s a little late!  But I set out to make some  "Holy Week Eggs"--with little scripture meditations hidden away in the eggs--for my family to be surprised by this week.  I was in a hurry this year, so I used plastic eggs, but I’m already thinking next year of blowing out the eggs, dying them decorating an “Easter tree”—just like Christmas.

My Holy Week Eggs this year

My Martha Stewart Vision for Next Year!