Our theme this Lent is ‘prophetic imagination’. How do the visionary experiences of the biblical prophets and the prophets of our own time help to call out injustice and inspire us to work for change? Framing our journey with the Saturday prayers on Twitter of ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, we will visit parts of the world where a prophetic imagination is helping to transform the lives of a community. At the same time, we will ask ourselves how we too can imagine a different world. What are the small and large ways that we can transform lives?

Jesus divided his time between ministry, teaching and healing — and time spent in the mountains in prayer. While we are exploring the injustices of the world, we will also take time to retreat into the places where we too might take time away to reflect on our relationship to God. Using the Google Trekker application, we will journey to places where (at least in a virtual way), we can wander into spacious wilderness spaces of God’s creation.

A final theme will be one of justice pilgrimages. Taking a spin on the idea of the solitary distance walker, we will imagine the contemporary justice march as a form of ‘pilgrimage’. What are some of the ways that communities coming together have shown solidarity in their push for justice? Where in the world has a small or large walk or march brought awareness to the conditions of those who are marginalized or disadvantaged? How can we show our support for them? And perhaps even organize one?

Let’s find out together. Join us March 6th for forty days until Palm Sunday April 14, exploring journeying for justice. And may God’s nourishing love bless you this day and always.

~ from the Lutherans Connect facebook page

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