Lent is a time for introspection and self reflection. A time to consider what it means to live a Christian life in a time of change and uncertainty.
Sermons on Mark (Page 3)
How able are we to see across the two sides of the veil?
This event symbolizes how healing that is done in and through Christ moves us into service in the kingdom of God.
Because within this story, we see ideas and patterns around things like conflict, non-violence, and community that are incredibly relevant for us today.
Mark seems to be telling us that this is how one follows Jesus: Without all the details; without much of a roadmap; just putting one foot in front of the other and seeing where Jesus takes us.
We need to also know that the movement of love that we recognize as Holy Spirit is happening all the time.
But Advent reminds us that all earthly things, one day, come to an end, and that God is loving, faithful, patient and merciful.
God is in control; God is faithful.