On the Lenten Journey

We travel through 
deserts and despair


As we focus on how Christ was crucified, 


And is crucified
 in the world today.

We agree to make 
this journey, this pilgrimage,
 

And to leave life as usual,
 Business as usual,


To pay attention,


To be present


To pain and suffering.

The journey to the 
Light of Easter


Can only go this way.


We choose to learn
 this hard truth,


To accept the ashes,
                                                   

To witness the darkness,


To walk the way of the Cross


As it happens in our world.

Let us journey together,
 

Open to the world, 

So we may be renewed 


And help bring to all, 

The renewal Of Resurrection.

(from: https://educationforjustice.org/node/3247)