Words of Light and Hope from Helena Crockford LLM

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. John 15:9-17

The lectionary readings in this Easter-tide place Love at the heart of life and faith. Here are two meditations on Love, one ancient, one contemporary.

Song of Solomon 2:9b-13       

…gazing in at the windows,
looking through the lattice.
My beloved speaks and says to me:
‘Arise, my love, my fair one,
and come away;
for now the winter is past,
the rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
the time of singing has come,
and the voice of the turtle-dove
is heard in our land.
The fig tree puts forth its figs,
and the vines are in blossom;
they give forth fragrance.
Arise, my love, my fair one,