Ash Wednesday. . .

It's hard to believe Ash Wednesday is here already and we are about to focus on what I consider to have been the most remarkable journey of all time! I wonder, sometimes, what if Jesus had been believed instead of mocked? What if there had been joyous celebration instead of a crucifixtion? What would the world be like today, if only there had been faith in the minds of the multitudes? And, what about those who may have had that faith, but were afraid to speak up? It is a scene that replays in my mind often--particularly this time of year. Everytime it does, more questions come to mind about what it really must have been like to be there. Further, what would I have done? Would I have had the courage to speak? Sadly, maybe not. But if not, how would I have ever lived with the cowardice of keeping silent? Even so, I would have been forgiven! How marvelous is that?! I believe that is called unconditional love.