Psalm 121: I lift up my eyes towards the mountains. My help
is from the Lord who made Heaven and earth. The Lord will
guard your coming and going both now and forever.
The rain began at night and continued until the mid-morning
leaving a dark and melancholy greeting for the day. At noon
a welcome reprieve was given by the sun, providing an
opportunity for a walk. The reward was a beautiful view of
the hills leading to the mountains of the Shenandoah.
The shifting moods of the weather, complemented by a
"mountain high," echo the journey we are on, and remind us
that the Lord is our guide. Nevertheless, the rise and fall of
emotions driven by the joys and tragedies of life can lead to
malaise and confusion. However, in 1 Corinthians 14:33, we
find that God is a God, not of confusion, but of peace.
We give thanks to our St. B. parish for helping us find that
peace and guiding us as we continue our Journey with Jesus.
Psalm 121, 122, 123; Exodus 5:1--6:1;
1 Corinthians 14:20-33a, 39-40; Mark 9:42-50
These Lenten meditations were written by the people
of St. Barnabas' for the people of St. Barnabas' as part
of our recognition of the 50th anniversary of the founding
of this church. We hope that you will find them helpful
in your own Lenten devotions.
