BANQUET
This day the Lord has made.
Let us gather at the table
and share the meal
He has prepared for us.
Let us sing glad songs
and rejoice - we are chosen by Him.
We are His people,
people of light.
In this gathering place
there is no darkness.
All are welcome - with love
He invites us to share
in this banquet of remembrance.
He is truly present here.
Let us eat and drink
and be nourished by Him.
Let us celebrate - all sisters
and brothers in His name
His family,
His children,
Come together
into His holy presence.
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THE PROMISED ONE
In darkness we wait
for the coming of the Sun,
the promised One,
who will save us
and make us free.
In darkness we wait
for that first faint glimmering ,
a Star raised on high
to lead us to His holy presence.
In darkness we wait
for the Dawn to break upon us,
to shine on us
and guide us into His peace.
(Luke 1:78-79)
| Joanne
Draper is a full-time teacher and a part-time poet. She teaches fifth
and sixth grade at a Catholic school, and is a writing consultant for WriteGuide.com.
She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from
the University of North Dakota. She likes to read, write, and garden,
and is very interested in astronomy. She recently made her final
oblation to the Monastery of the Ascension. |
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