When the calendars meet

Sometimes the scriptures the liturgical calendar the Revised Common Lectionary provides have no easily noted connection with the calendar we all use in daily life.  This week seems to be a fortuitous exception.

 

This morning’s gospel selection does include that nice passage on forgiveness.  As our news media have been reporting anniversaries of Blacksburg, Waco, Oklahoma City, and Columbine this week and how survivors are coping or not coping, the importance of forgiving and letting go seems more important than ever.

 

The church I attend was observing the Second Sunday of Easter as Holy Humor Sunday instead, and while I admit there is something to learn with that approach too, I admit being disappointed although not surprised at our church’s choice.

 

But I hope that in the places of grief that pastors and teachers were able to help survivors and friends and acquaintances.