The Joy of Easter

A Thought on Sunday

The Joy of Easter

From the desk of Fr. Ignatius Waters, cp

Sunday 20th April 2014

(Butterfly painted by Dara Cummins age 7 )

The butterfly has long been a Christian symbol of resurrection because the caterpillar disappears into a cocoon and appears dead, but emerges later far more alive, beautiful and powerful than before.

Christianity should help us to see God in all things. But instead of seeing God in new and surprising places, it too often has led us to confine God inside our place!

This prayer for blessing should help us see more clearly!

Lord, bless me with the ability of a butterfly to endure the changes that will happen to me in my lifetime. Help me to accept these changes with a positive and loving attitude.

Bless me with the beauty of a butterfly to allow me to reflect the colours of my soul, being and individuality, and to look for these things in others.

Bless me with the ability of a butterfly to create and instill the feeling of wonder, passion, and excitement towards all of your living creatures.

Bless me with the butterflies’ ability to pollinate your flowers, so that I may cultivate your human garden with love and compassion.

Last, but not least, Lord,
Bless me with the grace of ascension, so that I may ascend into your glorious heaven like a rising butterfly, when my journey here on earth is complete. Amen

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL!