Nicolais: On this Easter, I pray that we can be delivered from hatred and evil

Nicolais: On this Easter, I pray that we can be delivered from hatred and evil

Normally, for me Holy Week represents a time for reflection and rejuvenation. I have written many columns about it, including why Maundy Thursday is my favorite day of the liturgical year. This year I am struggling. The world created by the Trump administration seemed to creep into every service, every reading, every prayer, every gospel so far this week. And we have yet to hit Easter.  For example, I served as my vestry’s lay listener last week…