mercy – Barb, poet priest

Dawn on Us Risen Christ

Dawn on Us Risen ChristEaster DayHow we long for the coming of some Easter dawnwhere the cross and the tomb do not have the last word,where no children lie dead amidst bomb shattered stoneand where mercy can rise despite power grown absurd.The false trappings of empire have long bit the dustbut the wanna-be emperors stillContinue reading “Dawn on Us Risen Christ”

Blessed or Not

Blessed or NotEpiphany 4; Matthew 5:1-12Do you know what it means to be blessed?Not achieving the goals of this age:to be wealthy, well known, in control.No, the poor who are free of self-pride,find the space for God’s kingdom within.Do you know what it means to be blessed?Not repressing the grief in our heartsso we’re numbContinue reading “Blessed or Not”

Song based on Psalm 30

Song based on Psalm 30Pentecost 4; Tune Sussex Carol (On Christmas night all Christians sing) English traditional melody1.We cry to you! You draw us upfrom depths to healing light again!You bring us back from silent lands!You save our lives and make us whole! Sing out with all the faithful ones! Grateful hearts never silence praise.2.ComplacentContinue reading “Song based on Psalm 30”

Christ the King

Christ the King Christ the King, John 18: 33-37, Luke 23: 32-43 This Jesus is king like no other: he reigns without hoopla of power: no practised parading of armies, no throne room and no prison tower. It’s risky to vie for his favours: the cross is a hard way to rise, and thorns crownContinue reading “Christ the King”