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A Poem to Sit With
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
August 12, 2018
J. Janda
Reading I: 1 Kings 19:4-8
Responsorial Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading II: Ephesians 4:30-5:2
Gospel: John 6:41-51

They murmured about Jesus because he said,
“I am the bread that came down from heaven,”
(Gospel)

Jesus Speaks
I make
everything
you see

I make
everything
you hear

I make
everything
you touch
and taste
and smell

to surprise you


J. Janda

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J. Janda’s poems have appeared in newspapers, magazines, anthologies, and literary publications, as well as in books of his own poetry.
Copyright © 2000, J. Janda
The present poem comes from the Janda's book, In Embrace.
Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org
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