This year, Lent has felt especially heavy. Violent conflict is tearing at the seams of our global family. Ideological differences and dehumanizing rhetoric exacerbated by an election season again threaten our relationships. A very natural response is to reach for power in order to protect ourselves, our sense of certainty, and our experience of stability. Yet, reaching for power is not the example we’re given during Holy Week. Rather, releasing our grasp on power and reaching for the hands of one another is the divine invitation offered in this sacred season.

To help us move in this direction, Global Immersion has partnered with CCDA in crafting this Holy Week devotional guide. Beginning on Palm Sunday, this resource features art, short reflections, and breath prayers crafted by Everyday Peacemakers from throughout our global community. Through this guide, let’s join together as one family as we seek to follow the crucified and resurrected One for the good of the world.