God-with-us has been revealed . . . now we have to go home a different way. The themes of light, revelation, and wonder have come up over and over again in our gospel readings and feasts during this season of Epiphanytide, or Ordinary Time, between Christmastide and the start of Lent. Again and again, Jesus is revealed to various audiences.

Pentecost is the Church's birthday and the feast of the Holy Spirit! Our Pentecost celebrations mark a shift to Ordinary Time and what children and families can look forward to at church this summer: Mustard Seed Nursery for children 4 and under, Wild Wonder for all ages, our Life With God family catechism challenge, and Wild Wonder Camp with Natural Leaders.

We're in the middle of 50 days of feasting to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. This is a time to "practice resurrection" and consider how to continue walking in the light.

Easter is our greatest feast at church; and we're invited into the joy of making things beautiful to reflect the greatness of the feast!

A simple Lent, following along with church practices, will set us up for a really joyful Easter, the high point of the year.