I thought I would share this with you today. It was taken from a work sheet from the First Friday Retreat at the Ignatian Cantre on Feb.7th.
Such is the grip of winter-- we long to escape;
such is the darkness of winter -- we yearn for the sun.
Yet in the grip of darkness, restless seeds struggle towards the light;
from the darkness of the earth buds will burst forth,
and dull landscapes will be splashed with colour.
Spring invites us into expectation, kisses us in anticipation,
awakens us from the quiet months and enlivens our yearning hearts.
As life breaks out from the earth, the Lord of Spring,
working in our hearts, calls us to new birth.
As life breaks out from the earth, the Lord of Spring,
working in our church, calls us to new hope.
As life breaks out from the earth, The Lord of Spring,
working in our world, calls us to new vitality.
Such is the grip of winter-- we long to escape;
such is the darkness of winter -- we yearn for the sun.
Yet in the grip of darkness, restless seeds struggle towards the light;
from the darkness of the earth buds will burst forth,
and dull landscapes will be splashed with colour.
Spring invites us into expectation, kisses us in anticipation,
awakens us from the quiet months and enlivens our yearning hearts.
As life breaks out from the earth, the Lord of Spring,
working in our hearts, calls us to new birth.
As life breaks out from the earth, the Lord of Spring,
working in our church, calls us to new hope.
As life breaks out from the earth, The Lord of Spring,
working in our world, calls us to new vitality.