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Walking the Way of Jesus in Holy Week

A group of women with whom I meet once a month gifted me with a daily devotional entitled Jesus Calling.  This morning I read: “I created you to stay conscious of Me as you go about your daily duties.”

For Christians, this is the holiest week of the year as we join to remember Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection.  Imagine if we looked at this week through the lens of being created to stay conscious of God’s presence always.  Imagine if the mundane of this week becomes where we truly find the Passion and Resurrection come alive.

That’s my challenge these days.

Good Friday Pilgrimage to Chimayó, New Mexico

Where do you find yourself as you walk this Holy Week?

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