Christ the King – Barb, poet priest

Forgiveness

ForgivenessChrist the King; Luke 23:33-43They nailed him to the cross but still he prayed:“Forgive them for they know not what they do!”They’d learnt the hard way might must be obeyed:defiant soldiers forfeit life they knew.What sort of choice is kill a man or die?Not only death, dishonour lay in wait.A soldier’s lot was not toContinue reading “Forgiveness”

Song for the Counter-cultural Reign of Christ

Song for the Counter-cultural Reign of ChristJohn 18:13-37 Tune: O Waly, Waly, English trad. TiS654The tales we tell of those in powershow kings and tyrants, warped and sour,who cruelly trample those in need.While many starve, they richly feed.Some rulers build a guarded wall,while Christ’s way causes walls to fall.Some seize the law to serve theirContinue reading “Song for the Counter-cultural Reign of Christ”

A Sonnet for Christ the King

A Sonnet for Christ the King When Pilate asked him if he was a king,“You say so,” were the only words he said.He would not answer back to anything,though mocked with crown of thorns upon his head.So if you call him king, then be awarethat in his kingdom might is seldom right:ex-presidential spite would shrivelContinue reading “A Sonnet for Christ the King”

The King Whose Crown is Thorns

The King Whose Crown is Thorns Christ the King; Luke 23:33-43 “If you are a king, then save yourself!” Self-centredness spits out its cruel taunts. Demeaning victims flaunts the soldiers’ power and helps disguise the wrong they dare not see. Yet Jesus prayed for them, “Forgive them, Lord! They do not know what deed itContinue reading “The King Whose Crown is Thorns”