A
Prayer for Easter
Before
the Resurrection, so much suffering had to be endured.
Before
the tomb was left behind, death was the harsh reality.
You
call us, O Lord, to recognize
that
both suffering and Easter hope
are
part of our journey as we follow you.
You
call us to hold, at the same time,
both
death and new life in our hands,
so we
may be embraced
by the
Paschal mystery
and
thus be renewed
for the
healing work ahead.
Grant
us wisdom, O Lord;
grant
us Easter grace.
Amen.
Jane
Deren, “A Prayer for Easter.” Copyright c 2021, Education for Justice, a
project of Center of Concern. www.educationforjustice.org. Used with
permission.
"The Empty Tomb" by Julia Stankova