dear holly,

As the busyness of another Monday arrives, and the industry and tide of life makes time fly by unnoticed... Holy Week releases a scent. Bidding us stop. Here, today, now, like Mary, find something that makes you stop.

Use a thesaurus to look up silence.
Choose at least one of today's Scripture.
Or sit long with Qi He's, Mary Magdalene as she anoints the feet of our Jesus.

And the fragrance of the oils fills your house.

Mary Magdalene
Qi He, 2001

Today's Lectionary:

• Isaiah 42:1-9
• Psalm 36:5-11
• Hebrews 9:11-15
• John 12:1-11

Lord, I seek you with all my heart, with all the strength you have given me. I long to understand that which I believe.   - AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO