Stones Thrown DownPentecost 23; Luke 21:5-19See, stones like bones still litter sacred ground,raise disembodied limbs into the sky.Remembered words passed down preserve the soundof prayers and chants until the echoes die.Beware of pride in massive building blocks,in gilded vessels, jeweled robes and glass.The rot begins with disenchanted flocksand pompous clergy who misuse their class.Rapacious empiresContinue reading “Stones Thrown Down”
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My Treasures
My TreasuresPentecost 9; Luke 12:32-40Jesus says:“Where your treasure is,there your heart will be also.”Where now are my treasuresthat draw my heart like magnets?I treasure the scribblingof words on a page,trying to touch a truth,then sharing those words with others.I find treasure in stories,read, heard and told,stories lived and imagined,shaped and revisitedby words old and new.SuchContinue reading “My Treasures”
Farewell Discourse
Farewell Discourse(Lyrics of a song to a Hebridean Folk tune, Eriskay Love Lilt)Easter 6; John 14:23-291.That last night he washed their feetand they shared the wine and bread.Facing death, he taught themlove would live though he’s dead.2.”Those who love me keep the wordthat the Father sent in me.We will love them and come;there at homeContinue reading “Farewell Discourse”
Song of Lazarus
The Song of Lazarus Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him.” John 11:35,36 He called. I returned. What else could I do? Though hard it was, and dark to take up flesh I’d left, I did not think to blame. He called. I came forth. What else could IContinue reading “Song of Lazarus”
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