With the spring comes new life, restored vitality and movement.  I see the earth and people come alive again with a renewed spirit.  This joyful rebirth is part of the natural cycle of the season and brings with it so much opportunity for growth.  Hearts and minds turn toward the bright side of life and hope is alive in us.  We even call youth the 'springtime of life'.  What if we could keep this liveliness alive within us all year?  What if the spirit that arises in spring is our spirit, hopeful that we will turn our attention toward reviving the things of life that bring us so real and lasting energy and joy?  Hope 'springs' eternal!  May it arise in your soul and guide your life.  Blessings, Rev Mary Francis