Tree on a Rainy SundaySilver wet tree has drawn me near.Raindrops and tears anoint my face,washing me fresh inside and out:this is a sacrament today.Gray green on grey, the feathered leaves,lightly attached, are free to swirl,wafting elusive cleansing tang:this is soul remedy today.Touching the trunk, I flinch at scars,slashes some heedless ego made,yet strength andContinue reading “Tree on a Rainy Sunday”
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The Sacrament of Anointing Jesus
The Sacrament of Anointing Jesus Lent 5; John 12: 1-8 In every gospel such a one appears: a woman who anoints his feet or head, prophetic, or contrite with heartfelt tears, or grateful for one risen from the dead. So intimate, extravagant and brave, expressing love in that embodied way: compassion that prepared him forContinue reading “The Sacrament of Anointing Jesus”
