A Journey of "Great" Proportions

I am writing this about 36 hours before our first Lenten Lunch. As we enter the reflective wilderness of Lent, we often ask ourselves what we should "give up" or “take up.” This year, in particular, our Lenten Lunch series invites us to consider what we might "take up."

We are embarking on a six-week journey titled "The Great Way: A Heart Prepared for the Cross," and I could not be more excited or hopeful!

Together, we will explore the intersection of the Great Requirement, the Great Commandment, and the Great Commission—discovering how these mandates provide a roadmap for a life that truly makes a difference!

While the first two weeks may seem out of order (due to a scheduling change), I love that we are beginning by diving straight into the heart of the Gospel: Love Mercy. As I spend time in Washington, D.C., this first week for a "Faithful Resistance" event, I am reminded that our pursuit of justice must always be seasoned with the radical mercy Jesus modeled!

By connecting the suffering of Jesus to our own call to do good, we will see how the scriptures offer a blueprint for a life of purpose. I trust these lunches will offer nourishment for both body and soul. Amen!