anointed – Barb, poet priest

Song for Holy Week

Song for Holy Week (to be sung to Kingsfold, the tune of “I heard the voice of Jesus say” Together in Song 585)1. Their cheering had a hollow soundthat only he could hear.Their expectation of a kingfell grating on his ear.They thought that God’s Anointed Onewould claim the throne to save.The woman who anointed himpreparedContinue reading “Song for Holy Week”

Desolation, Consolation, Desolation

Desolation, Consolation, Desolation Epiphany 3; Luke 4:1-30 Filled by the Spirit, he is teaching, honed by harsh tests and raw beseeching. Fame after wilderness temptation: consolation follows desolation. Look, how that cycle gets inverted – those who admired him still deserted. Praised by the people and invited, he sees how soon is wrath ignited. ReadingContinue reading “Desolation, Consolation, Desolation”