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March 02, 2007
when the saints go "march"ing in
It seems to me that we attribute many names and sayings to the month of March because, let's face it, March is a dreary and interminable month. We try to spice it up a little with clever quips, such as these:
"March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Apparently here in Boston it never turns into a lamb but instead stays a lion the whole way through. Whereas in other places it's always a lamb. But those facts don't diminish the cuteness of the phrase.
"The Ides of March." Click on this link to find out the origins of this name. One person in our church suggested that we have a "March Party" just to brighten up the month. Actually, here in Boston that party already happens: it's called St. Patrick's Day.
And, last but not least, "March Madness." They tried to change it to the more politically correct "March Mayhem," but that name understandably has not caught on. It doesn't roll off the tongue in quite the same way. I've always loved this time of year in terms of the basketball season, but this year I don't have any way to watch it unless I go to the local bar, in which case I will have to spend money that I don't have. I will also spend time that I don't have, considering that my own version of March Madness consists of schoolwork, studying for comprehensive exams, doing paperwork for London this summer (brilliant!), and a visit to the dentist, which will probably be followed later by a trip to the oral surgeon.
Anyway, the best part of March is the anticipation of Easter after it's all over. Here's a nice bit of (paraphrased) conversation to chew on:
Stephen Colbert to Larry King: "What dead person would you like to have dinner with?"
LK: "Christ."
(Pause)
SC: "You do know that Christ isn't dead, right, Larry?"
I could see that one coming like a thunderstorm in Iowa - from miles away. But it is a refreshing reminder during this season of Lent that we are not just remembering Christ's death, but we are looking forward to his resurrection and remembering that he is alive today. Every time we have communion we can think about this fact: that not only are we symbolically and mysteriously feasting on his body and blood, but we are also feasting with him. So, in a sense we are having dinner with Christ every week. Whenever you might find yourself a bit depressed during the doldrums of March, just say this to yourself: "You do know that Christ isn't dead, right, [insert name here]?" Say it to other people too.
| By heiders | 11:54 AM
Comments
Oh my lands, that interview with Larry King is absolutely priceless...
Posted by: A at March 5, 2007 12:19 PM
haha. That one was smashable to the extreme. I have dinner with Christ quite often on Sunday...
Posted by: Lauri at March 7, 2007 09:34 AM
