Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed, Alleluya!
I tried to rise to the occasion today. I was rejuvenated after a fairly decent sleep, and I was up and about at just before 10 o’clock. At 11 o’clock, I would, for the first time, participate in a “do it yourself” service, the liturgy and form of which had been put together by our Parish, the idea being that each Sunday and Wednesday at 11 am, church members and/or anybody who so wished could worship simultaneously. Of course, I live my myself and as I recited a slightly modified Lord’s Prayer, I did wonder if I was being joined in this spiritual endeavour. The recommended hymn which we could say, or sing to ourselves was and is Amazing Grace (two verses). I went through the service slowly, thoughtfully and carefully. On the TV, the Pope was delivering his Easter Message. Having Sky- Plus, I can hold the programme until I am ready. I was thus also able to catch a service from Bangor, North Wales. The hymns were taken from episodes of Songs of Praise. Those singing look ridiculous, like fish gasping for air. At a recording of Songs of Praise, I remember being instructed to sing with exaggerated mouth gestures, so that deaf people can perceive the hymn’s libretto, when watching on T.V. Really!
I was pleased to have so many Easter greetings from various people, both from Church and friends from elsewhere. But the significance of this most important day in the Christian year faded as the new routine of self isolation impacted as the day progressed. I don’t recall such uncertainty. The government had instructed everybody to stay at home this weekend. They were quite clear, until, of course, they continued, “you can exercise as long as you wish to, but not far from where you live.” There are still grey areas. Not wanting to contract covid 19, I did as I was told, and stayed in, apart from posting some cruise pictures I want scanning, through a neighbour’s letter box.
I have finished unpacking from my long trip away. Souvenirs, postcards and leaflets were perused, and I spent an hour or so, oblivious to our present situation.
Tonight, I watched an episode of Blue Bloods, and The Antiques Road Show.
I sign off for now with thanks to those who are still following my almost daily blog. Once again, I am having difficulty including pictures. I shall keep trying.
Thanks for reading HAPPY EASTER, David 00.15hrs 13/4/20.
David's Cruise 