The man who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. (Luke 22:63) The mouths made by Him through whom all things were made - The mouths in which the gift of language was given to bless - Those mouths now rage against their Creator with cruel curses. The hands held by Him from the …
Unseeing in Sleep
Pray that you will not fall into temptation (Luke 22:40) Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation (Luke 22:46b) the disciples unseeing and tired eyes sagging, bodies sore, sleep surges up, engulfs vigilance at the vital hour. Jesus' question, 'Why are you sleeping?', sounds strange to sleepwalkers, whose ears fail …
James Weldon Johnson, “The Crucifixion” [Poetry for Lent]
Every Thursday during Lent, I am posting a poem I have found meaningful for entering into Jesus' journey to the Cross. Here is James Weldon Johnson's poem, "The Crucifixion," from God's Trombones. James Weldon Johnson was a twentieth century American poet and civil rights activist, perhaps best known for co-authoring (with his brother) the well-known …
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Gerard Manley Hopkins, “Peace” [Poetry for Lent]
Every Thursday during Lent, I am posting a poem I have found meaningful for entering into Jesus' journey to the Cross. Here is Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "Peace." Gerard Manley Hopkins was a twentieth century British poet and Jesuit priest, whose work became widely known after his death. When will you ever, Peace, wild wooddove, …
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Countee Cullen, “Simon the Cyrenian Speaks” [Poetry for Lent]
Every Thursday during Lent, I am posting a poem I have found meaningful for entering into Jesus' journey to the Cross. Here is Countee Cullen's poem "Simon the Cyrenian Speaks." Countee Cullen was an American poet and one of the most influential voices of the Harlem Renaissance. He never spoke a word to me, And …
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Matthew Erickson 