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A Poem to Sit With
The First Sunday of Lent
February 18, 2018
J. Janda

“This is the time of fulfillment.
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel. (Gospel)


The Comforter

The Spirit

our flesh
His
dwelling

the Truth
against
which the

power of hell
cannot prevail


J. Janda

J. Janda’s poems have appeared in newspapers, magazines, anthologies, and literary publications, as well as in books of his own poetry.
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