In this Sunday’s common lectionary reading of Luke “While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering…” their beloved friend showed them their hands and feet”. I recall experiencing this kind this kind joy, how it has supported me, gave me comfort and courage. So, as I begin this week I humbly offer “my/our broiled fish” and consent and consent my way into this week, seeing the robin catching a worm near the fringes of the snow bank, see my first butterfly (truly a risk taker) and hearing the beckoning call of the redwing black bird, male and female throating each one’s unique melody. The echo of hearing anew yesterday taking me all the way back to my childhood. And so, willing I consent ….
