Please note Encanto is rated PG. In our first Encanto post, we saw Alma Madrigal losing her way, paving the path for the cracks in the house and the loss of the candle. For Alma, the miracle is tied up with losing her husband Pedro. It almost seems that her holding on so tightly also comes from wanting to honor Pedro as the family moves forward. However, as she learns, in honoring the past, it is important to know what the miracle is really for. This tension is something we see in the Burial service too. There's a need we have to honor our deceased loved ones. Doing so means honoring who they were in life, and as Christians that means pointing the way for others back to God through our Lord Jesus Christ. In other words, a great Burial service places the emphasis is less on the deceased and more on Jesus Christ and the hope of the Resurrection. It becomes a tool of evangelism for believers and non-believers alike. In this way, we can honor the past while also honoring the way forward! Disclaimer: unless otherwise stated, the majority of images produced here are not owned or created by me. Commenting is encouraged. Please use discretion leaving comments below, letting the love of God guide you.
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