Fourth Sunday of Lent ~ Indigo Girls - You and Me of the 10,000 Wars

The primary themes for the fourth Sunday of Lent are mercy and forgiveness. Of course, in a culture where we are not actually to blame for anything we do, what is the point of forgiveness? When we are not actually the cause of anything we do, where does mercy come in? The truth is that regardless of who is at fault, we are called to live in peace with one another. This requires forgiveness and mercy. When we see the pain in another's life, when we recognize our own participation in the sins around us, when we begin to discover the pain we carry with us from past hurts - this is where we find the need for mercy and forgiveness. It is difficult to start on the road to healing with obstacles in the way; mercy and forgiveness begin the process of clearing the road blocks that get in the way of our relationships with one another. This Indigo Girls song speaks well of both the fine line that we walk in our relationships with one another and the need for forgiveness. This song speaks to the constant flow of hurts - both big and small - that are a part of our relationships with one another - the 10,000 wars. But there in the midst of it all, we find recognition of mercy - the open arms inviting us back, even in the face of the wrongs we have done. So let us "sweep the ashes" away and enjoy the silence that comes when we cease to fight. "A moment of peace is worth every war behind us."