In the northern hemisphere March is the month of the Spring equinox, the month of light and
darkness, the month of deep contrasts, of purple and gold, violets, celandines and primroses sparkling from the shadows of the hedgerows. It is the month when we spring forward,
Open wide the doors and gates. Lift high the ancient portals
(This prayer reflection could be used by one person as it is, or it
could be printed out for use by a group. The suggested hymns can be
replaced by other suitable hymns or poems.)
Lent comes as the year turns from Winter to Spring, as the soil is
turned to receive the seed, as the migratory birds turn to make their
long journey back from warmer lands.
Lent calls us to a metonia , a conversion, a turning around to see old familiar things in a new way:
