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Renewal, Rebirth and Reflection
March embodies themes of renewal, rebirth and reflection. This is all preparation towards Easter. In the biblical context the focus is on aligning various scriptures that highlight transformation and new beginnings.
The references to renewal and rebirth in the Bible parallels the onset of Spring. Nature awakens, mirroring themes of regeneration found in the Bible. This season encourages us to consider personal growth and spiritual revitalisation. We are encouraged to take time for prayer and meditation, focusing on areas in our lives that need renewal. We may find ourselves engaging in activities like planting seeds or caring for new growth. These are physical acts reflecting spiritual rebirth.
March is also a time for reflection (and preparation) especially in the lead-up to Easter. This festival symbolises liberation and freedom, inviting us to examine our lives and identify areas where we seek freedom or change. It is helpful to use this period to note your thoughts, setting intentions for your spiritual journey. It is also a time where we can reflect on past experiences and how they’ve shaped our faith. This preparation can enhance our observance of Easter and deepen our understanding of its significance. Many will embrace practices like fasting or prayer as a way to prepare our hearts and minds for the upcoming celebrations.
March is additionally a time for many other events such as St David’s Day (1st), Mothering Sunday (15th) St. Patrick’s Day (17th) and the Feast of the Annunciation (25th). Until 1752 March 25th (Lady Day) was New Year’s Day and only changed to January 1st after Parliament adopted and implemented the Gregorian Calendar later that year. The Julian Calendar had been used prior to this. This meant that England and Wales were now aligned with Scotland and Europe for the first time since 1582.
Steve Beynon
