Reflection for March 2025
The birth flower of March is the Daffodil. The daffodil symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and the arrival of spring. In Wales, the daffodil is associated with St. David, their patron saint, and is said to bloom on his feast day March 1st.
The Roman month of March was originally called Martius, which was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. March was the first month of the calendar year in the Roman calendar until around 700 BCE, when the Roman king Numa Pompilius added January and February. Up until 1752, March 25th was celebrated as the first day of the year in England, believe it or not!
These
days March includes: What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day,
Shrove Tuesday (AKA Pancake Day), Ash Wednesday (which marks the
start of Lent, a time of repentance and
spiritual preparation for Easter), International Women’s Day,
National Panda Day (!), St Patrick’s Day, The
Spring Equinox, (when the clocks ‘spring forward’ an hour). My favourite, though, is the March Full
Worm Moon Day!
13th March Full Worm Moon
This refers to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in the spring and invites robins, and other birds, to feed - a true sign of Spring!
As March brings the first day of Spring with the astronomical Equinox, it’s a great opportunity to join with nature and make March a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. It can be a time to let go of the past and trust in God’s plan.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'"
God doesn't remember our past; he gives us a fresh start.
Isaiah 43:18-19 says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
Lamentations 3:22-23 says’ "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning"
Let’s embrace the changes that come with a new season, renew our spirits, find strength in God's presence, pursue new opportunities and have faith in God’s greater purpose. And if it’s a clear night on the 13th March, maybe we could all step outside to enjoy the Worm Moon and thank God for creating such an amazing world for us to live in.
Val Martyn