I have been told by those that know me well that I have a loud inner "liturgical clock". No doubt my Episcopalian and Roman Catholic roots are to blame. I become rather giddy as seasons such as Advent, Epiphany, and Lent approach. My puny brain cannot hold on to all the messages that God has revealed to His people in the Bible, so I like the idea of focusing on one at a time. I enjoy knowing that I am not alone in my worship, but that many of the saints are pondering and celebrating the very same revelations that I am.
My husband does not share my affinity towards the seasons of the Church. On Ash Wednesday he asked me, "How would you describe the season of Lent?" I reminded him of how much fun I had planning our son's first birthday party.
I had a blast choosing a red wagon theme, partnering with my oldest friend and sister-in-law, and purchasing a cake from the same bakery that made our wedding cake.
The anticipation is half the joy, in first birthday parties and in Lent. Each year we celebrate the theme of clean hearts through repentance, we partner with those dearest to us, and we eat from the same Table that has fed Christians throughout the ages. Oh gosh, I am getting all giddy again!
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