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Isaiah 53:5-6 NLT 5 But he was pierced for our rebellion,     crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole.     He was whipped so we could be healed. 6 All of us, like sheep, have strayed away.     We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him     the sins of us all.

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The Stillness of Anticipation: Reflecting on Holy Week's Black Saturday

Holy Week is a tapestry woven with profound emotions, moving from the triumphant joy of Palm Sunday to the wrenching sorrow of Good Friday. But nestled between the cross and the empty tomb lies a day often overlooked yet brimming with its own unique significance: Black Saturday.

Unlike the vibrant activity of the days preceding it and the explosive celebration of Easter Sunday that follows, Black Saturday is marked by a profound stillness. It is a day of quiet anticipation, a liminal space where grief lingers and hope, though not yet fully realized, flickers beneath the surface.

The name "Black Saturday" itself evokes this somber atmosphere. Churches are often bare, the altar stripped of its adornments. The Eucharist, consecrated on Holy Thursday, has been consumed. The candles are extinguished, symbolizing the absence of Christ's physical presence in the world. It is a day of mourning, a day when the weight of Good Friday's events – the crucifixion and burial of Jesus – is still acutely felt.

Yet, this silence is not one of utter despair. Within the quietude lies a deep sense of expectation. Just as the earth holds the seed before it bursts forth in new life, so too does this day hold the promise of resurrection. It is a waiting period, a time for reflection on the immense sacrifice made and the profound mystery of what is to come.

Think of it as the pregnant pause before a powerful symphony resumes. The instruments are silent, but the anticipation of the coming crescendo hangs heavy in the air. Black Saturday invites us to enter into this same sense of expectancy. It encourages us to contemplate the significance of Christ's descent into the realm of the dead, a belief held by many Christian traditions. This "harrowing of hell," as it is sometimes called, signifies Christ's victory over sin and death, even in their darkest domain.

For believers, Black Saturday can be a deeply personal day. It's an opportunity to sit with the grief and loss experienced, both personally and collectively. It’s a chance to acknowledge the darkness before the dawn, the struggle before the triumph. In the quiet of this day, we can reflect on our own lives, our own moments of darkness, and find solace in the unwavering hope of renewal that Easter Sunday promises.

In many cultures, Black Saturday is observed with solemnity. Some may choose to fast or abstain from certain activities, mirroring the disciples' grief and the absence of their Lord. It is a day for quiet prayer, for reading scripture, and for preparing our hearts to receive the joyous news of the resurrection.

So, as Holy Week progresses, let us not rush past Black Saturday. Let us embrace its stillness, its sense of anticipation. In this quiet pause, we can more deeply appreciate the magnitude of the sacrifice made and the glorious dawn that is surely to come. It is in this silent waiting that the true power and joy of Easter Sunday can truly resonate within our hearts.

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So the filth in upstate New York that beat an inmate to death is obfuscated although a human was killed. Keep voting Democrat you vile lifeless zombies. God help us

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Creek in Iceland

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Arguing online is a fool’s errand, I’ve engaged in this far more than I care to admit. To all of you who’ve called me a Nazi….may God bless you. To all of you who have misunderstood my comment or position…God bless you. To any/everyone else….God bless. There is only one. XOXO

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The Big Dipper Never Sets ✨

Look up on a clear night in the Northern Hemisphere, and chances are you’ll spot the Big Dipper — one of the most recognizable star patterns in the sky.

It’s not a constellation, but an asterism: a prominent shape made of stars that’s part of a larger constellation — in this case, Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

What makes the Big Dipper special is that it’s circumpolar — it never dips below the horizon at mid to high northern latitudes. Instead, it appears to rotate around Polaris, the North Star, staying visible all year long. As Earth spins and the seasons change, the Dipper slowly pivots through the night sky, pointing in different directions depending on the time of year.

For centuries, sailors, travelers, and stargazers have used the Big Dipper to find true north and navigate by the stars. Its reliability makes it both a celestial compass and a familiar anchor in the ever-shifting sky.

So the next time you’re under the stars, find the Big Dipper and know that you’re looking at a cosmic constant that has guided humans for generations.

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The Glacier National Park’s Avalanche Lake, Montana 🇺🇲