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Friday, December 29, 2006
Holy Innocents, if a day late
(Category: life, faith)
In memory of a memory that could speak so much to the world, if only we could break through the festive mush of what Christmas has become for so many, another poem from David.
In memory of a memory that could speak so much to the world, if only we could break through the festive mush of what Christmas has become for so many, another poem from David.
Holy InnocentsGod left her desolate?Rachel, weeping for her children,while terror then as nowvents fear and fury on the weakand defenceless?Sword flash in Bethlehem,bomb flash in Baghdad,slice open hearts that never heal.Yet he himself gathersup all history’s desolationsinto one, massive, crucified, hurled*WHY?*and with his life snuffed out,inhales the ferocity of all darknessand shouts*LET THERE BE LIGHT *
poem # 42/2006 © David Grieve
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Sunday, December 24, 2006
Gaudete! Gaudete! Christus est natus!
(Category: Life, Faith)
(And yes, (a) It's a bit early, and (b) I can hear Steeleye Span singing it too!)
Happy Christmas to one and all.
There are reasons to rejoice in MLPK too.
The Vicar (me) has benefited enormously from his "emergency" retreat at Sheldon, which produced no miraculous answers, other than the courage, resolve and grace to soldier on. (Which surely is all you need at the end of the day).
The annual open air Carols (today) moved sucessfully to Liberty Square from the Green, and took a new shape, with keyboards and PA, not to mention involvement from the local businesses, co-operation with the Christian Fellowship and 200+ attending.
The annual Christmas Eve Tea Time Worship with a decent (although less than hoped-for attendance) being well-received too.
May the Christ-child, born into the midst of the muck of our world, transform your lives and those you love this Christmas.
(Or "have a good one!") ¶ 9:06 pm 2 comments
(And yes, (a) It's a bit early, and (b) I can hear Steeleye Span singing it too!)
Happy Christmas to one and all.
There are reasons to rejoice in MLPK too.
The Vicar (me) has benefited enormously from his "emergency" retreat at Sheldon, which produced no miraculous answers, other than the courage, resolve and grace to soldier on. (Which surely is all you need at the end of the day).
The annual open air Carols (today) moved sucessfully to Liberty Square from the Green, and took a new shape, with keyboards and PA, not to mention involvement from the local businesses, co-operation with the Christian Fellowship and 200+ attending.
The annual Christmas Eve Tea Time Worship with a decent (although less than hoped-for attendance) being well-received too.
May the Christ-child, born into the midst of the muck of our world, transform your lives and those you love this Christmas.
(Or "have a good one!") ¶ 9:06 pm 2 comments
