November 24, 2024 | Inés Velásquez-McBryde | Hebrews 12:1-3

The liturgy of the leaves teaches us something about letting go as a spiritual practice that nourishes our understanding of Hebrews 12 v1-3. In the fall, toxic waste is secreted in the leaves that fall. If the trees don’t let go of this waste, the leaves weigh the tree down, stunt its growth, and prevent new growth in spring. How do the leaves invite us to “lay aside the sin that so easily entangles us”?