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God is always calling to me, like Jesus called the name of his friend, Mary, in the garden.  I, too, can hear the risen one call my name in the garden of my life if only I will listen, if only I will allow my heart to be surprised and amazed by the things of life that bring me joy: love, care, concern, growth, beauty, friendship, faith, courage, mystery, the life events containing any of these are opportunities to re-enter Easter.  They are invitations to celebrate the risen Lord every day of our lives.  They are calls to look through the disguises of life for God’s presence and for God’s blessing.

The days of the Easter season will, undoubtedly, be busy for you.  I would encourage you to savor them, not let them be drudgery for you.  When you rise in the morning, pray an act of faith asking the risen Jesus to bless your rising and your going forth into the Galilee of your ministry.  Beg for an awareness of the “little things” of that day.