Good Friday

Today was Good Friday and because of it, I spent quite a bit of time at Blessed Trinity.  I first went there to hear the stations of the cross.  Father Pat did a very nice job with the service, and I was pleased to have attended.  I couldn't remember the last time that I had done heard the stations of the cross in church and it gave me a lot of time to reflect on the life of Jesus and the suffering that he endured as well has Mary.  Since becoming a mother of adult men, I have often thought of her and what it must have been like to watch her only son be crucified.  I cannot even imagine the anguish that she felt.  

I was very happy that Doug was able to join me for their Good Friday service since his work let out at noon today.  Father Bill led this one and also did wonderful job reminding us of what Jesus sacrificed for all.  We were also given a chance to say a prayer at the feet of Jesus, and I found it to be extremely moving.  I spent a lot of time during this service thinking about the brevity of life and the suffering that we must all bare.  God didn't promise us a life of ease, but he does promise to help along the way.  I am thankful today that He brought us to a church that has helped me grow in my faith and feel His spirit in my daily life.  I couldn't ask for anything more than that.