Lest we forget

 

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Today is the first anniversary of the imposition of lockdown restrictions in Britain. At midday the nation will pause for a minute of silence. As hopes of the end of the current lockdown grow it is again time to remember all that has been lost and all that has been endured in the past year.

Yesterday, March 22nd, was the fourth anniversary of the terror attacks on Westminster Bridge. Survivors of that attack are asking for the installation of a plaque on the bridge to honour those who died that day. For those most affected, remembering is an important part of grieving. 

In the Christian calendar, last Sunday was Passion Sunday. Four weeks of Lent have passed and, in company with Jesus and his first disciples, we turn our faces to Jerusalem. Before celebrating the joy of the Resurrection there must be time to remember death, loss and sacrifice. This year, as we remember the great love of God shown to the world through the Easter story, our celebrations and remembering will somehow be different. the past year with all its losses has changed us all. This Passiontide we will remember and promise together never to forget what has been endured and sacrificed in this year of pandemic.