Thanks for the informative and inspiring blog(s), Stephen. I have a slight
issue with the final lines/chant/prayer, though. I've never really understood
the word Lord in this context (explain?), and Jesus was only his human temporal
name. Might it be better as, Come dwell in my heart, dear Christ. (Or something
like that?) I recently heard from Ram Das the chant/prayer, The power of God is
within me, the grace of God surrounds me. I also love the classic Buddhist
prayer, May all beings in all the worlds be happy. What other ones are there to
savor? Anyone?
Happy (and contemplative and meditative, etc) Easter!
Cheers,
Colyer
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On Mar 24, 2016, at 9:54 PM, Stephen Zendt <szendt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear UB students and friends,
Tonight, some millions of believers in Jesus have had their feet washed, or
have witnessed such washing.
This is known as Maundy Thursday, the evening of the Last Supper, in the upper
room.
Judas has been hastened on his fateful errand.
The Master institutes the Supper of The Remembrance.
Nothing will ever be the same for his Apostles.
In certain churches, the ritual includes snuffing out of all the candles,
"stripping of the altar" to remove the cloths and the decorative/symbolic items.
The priests, deacons and others remove their ceremonial garb, and proceed to
wash the altar table.
This is known ceremonially as Tenebrae.
In silence and in relative darkness, the clergy and the people leave the church
in solitude. It is a very solemn moment.
Each of us has our own approach to the Crucifixion and to the Resurrection.
Let us honor our relationship with The Master, as we greet him in new form, as
Christ Michael of Nebadon.
"Come, dwell in my heart, Lord Jesus."
Stephen Zendt, Walnut Creek, CA
