Empire or Reign of GodChristmasThere rose an empire based in Rome;fine ruins still recall its fame.They said their emperors were gods;few people now would praise their name.In conquered lands a child was born;his fate to die by empire’s will.Now though two thousand years have gone,his birth and death are honoured still.The Caesars did not saveContinue reading “Empire or Reign of God”
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Alas
Alas (lyrics of a song to the tune Greensleeves)Pentecost 14; Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-19a; Luke 15:1-10Alas, O God, we do you wrongto cast you off discourteously,for you have loved our world so long,delighting in our company.Mend, mend our disgraceful ways,vain displays of fame and wealth.Bend, bend our reluctant kneesto touch the hurtContinue reading “Alas”
The Rebuke
The RebukePentecost 3; Luke 9:51-62See how Jesus is set on this journeyto the city that slaughters the prophets.He’ll be threatened by temple and empire,but he’s willing to suffer and die there,at the hands of the fearful and powerful,for the sake of God’s love and forgiveness.When they ask in a village for shelter,the Samaritans will notContinue reading “The Rebuke”
Reflections
ReflectionsEpiphany 4; 1 Corinthians 13;12,13If we look to see others in dusty mirrorswhere we are accustomed to find our face,they are distant reflections of shapes and shadowsthat cannot be us, in their separate space.Now if only we dare to release our image,and turn our regard to look face to face,then we both will be moreContinue reading “Reflections”
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