The love and intimacy of human relationships are central in the Easter story. Where does Jesus go on His way to Holy Week? He stops off in Bethany to see His best friends, Lazarus, Mary and Martha! We understand why because we feel most alive after an intimate dinner and great conversation about real life with fine friends. Meaningful conversations are some of the best memories I have from life in this world. I think it was the same for Jesus. Exchanging mutual yearnings for intimacy with God and others around a nourishing meal fulfills the soul. Holy Week is about working together, serving together, spending quality time together and deepening the most important friendships. Jesus, the disciples and the women who supported them were busy every day. They ministered in the temple complex. Jesus taught all the people who came to hear Him. He stumped His opponents. (That must have made the disciples proud.) Every...
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