7 Things → Winter to Spring, Stations of the Cross to Easter & A Celtic Prayer
compiled by Traci Rhoades for the tracesoffaith community
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I blame Instagram. I follow a few pages from the United Kingdom, and have noticed their winters aren’t nearly as snowy as mine in Michigan.
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That got me thinking about spring flowers, coming our way soon!
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An introduction: Why Stations of the Cross?
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If you don’t make it to a local church offering the Stations of the Cross, here’s a virtual one consisting of artwork and sonnets from Malcolm Guite.
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Living Easter by this author comes out March 6. I’m excited about it!
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From time to time, the question arises; do holidays like Easter have pagan roots?
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Here’s a lovely Celtic Prayer, with some background for context, to add to your prayer toolbelt.
I’m grateful for the work God has given me. Since 2014, when he nudged me to write publicly - “Show people there are traces of faith in our everyday life” - I’ve followed that call through book collaborations, including my own books, (Not All Who Wander and Shaky Ground) available on Amazon at these links (I earn a little if you purchase them from here) or wherever you buy your books. While you’re on Amazon, feel free to check out my storefront.
The work continues even now, on a daily basis, in countless conversations online, always remembering to recognize the imago dei in every person. In 2023, He nudged me again: step into holistic care. We’re called to an integrated life in Christ, where body, mind, and spirit flourish. I didn’t know how writing and natural health would fit together, but He’s showing me. I trust Him.
And you, my readers and friends, have walked with me through it all. Thank you for letting me live an embodied, pilgrim faith in public. If you’d like to support my work, consider subscribing to my Substack.
Thank you for these, Traci. I especially love the Celtic prayer.