Becky and I are having clock problems.  Not problems of our clocks keeping time, but the fact there is still daylight at 8 pm.  The light is telling us one thing, but our bodies are fighting the change.

     In today's gospel Jesus speaks of the conflict of light and dark.  He wonders out loud about seeking to avoid the troubling hour, yet realizes his life is for facing the dark.  By association, our lives too are for facing darkness.

     In today's news we hear of a group plotting to kill police officers and then setting off bombs at their memorial services in order to multiply the damage. There are reports of more persons losing their homes due to economic realities.   In his song "Nebraska" Bruce Springsteen is speaking through the voice of one who has committed multiple murders: "They wanted to know why I did it.  Well, sir, I guess there's just a meanness in this life."

     At the Renewal of Ordination Vows service today, the Bishop thanked all of the lay persons present.  "We need you," he said, "and you need us."  We do need each other if we are not to run from this hour.

     As we continue toward Jerusalem, may we not adjust to the darkness, but find and bring light to this hour.  "While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of the light."

Blessed Holy Week,

Todd Donatelli