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The Lord is Risen and Spring is Here!
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When we first arrived in our new home, Bill planted a Bird of Paradise and promised me that it would bloom within a year. I had my doubts that we’d ever see a bloom on that plant—it just looked so unlikely that it would happen. He tended it, made sure it got enough light and water and I have a sneaking suspicion he talked to it too. Well, it took a bit longer than a year, but we have a gorgeous new flower on our plant. It takes your breath away to see the beauty of the flowers that surround us.
Believe that with proper care the flowers within each of you will also bloom. Each of us has the seeds of beauty and grace within us. God wants to nurture us with the truth of our own beauty and goodness. We just have to have faith in God’s care for us and God’s belief in us.
The Lord is risen and has given us the chance for a new life and a fresh start. You are a new creation, beloved of God, and your whole life is ahead of you. You have a chance to make great choices and decide that good things will come to you and those you love. There are no boundaries to God’s faith in you—don’t put obstacles in your own way. Believe in resurrection and live as a resurrected people.
Blessings,
The Rev. M. Sylvia O. Vásquez, Rector
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