Happy Easter!
No silly bunny stuff here this time around. This Easter season I am more aware than ever of how much we gloss over the reality of Easter and try and cutsey it up with bunnies, eggs and lovely spring stuff. That's all good stuff and there are messages of new life in each of them.
Easter means nothing without Good Friday though, and that's where this video comes in. Let me give you a warning up front: this video has images from The Passion which are disturbing. Good Friday was like the end: it was the end of Jesus' earthly ministry - it was the end of his life. At least for 3 days.
I have been troubled by Leonard Cohen's sad, depressing song Hallelujah, but Kelley Mooney rewrote this song to give the Easter message (with rights and permissions!) and it is a nice folky sounding version with a great message! I had some people in the church send me a live version of this song with a choir that backed her up, but when I saw one with images I decided to post this to give people a chance to reflect on this.
I know it's sad, but I think we need the reminder of what Jesus went through and how great his love was for each of us that he would do this for you and me. Takes some time to reflect on the true meaning of Easter and may the sacrifice of Jesus - and his offer of new life - move your heart this week.
Peace.
