Holy Saturday, April 3, 2021
Contemplating Amos
Amos describes the effects of corruption and greed, and today we wait in hope for the triumph of mercy and love over these destructive forces. We await the triumph of life eternal over death.
Had the Lord not been with us, when people rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive.
Amos warns of the danger that lies in complacency and comfort.
Had the Lord not been with us, when their fury blazed against us, the waters would have engulfed us.
We have the illusion that we have created all that we own and all that we are.
Had the Lord not been with us, when people rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive.
We take credit for our talents and ideas.
Had the Lord not been with us when the torrent overwhelmed us; seething waters would have drowned us.
Let us give thanks to God the creator who has given us an abundance of gifts.
Blessed be the Lord who did not leave us . . .
Let us give thanks to Jesus the Messiah who remained to rescue us all.
Blessed be the Lord who is always with us . . .
Let us give thanks to the Holy Spirit who abides and heals and comforts.
Blessed be the Lord . . .
Let us give thanks.
Our help is in the name of the Lord . . .
Let us give thanks. Amen.
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