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A Poem to Sit With
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
August 18, 2024
J Janda
Reading I: Proverbs 9:1-6
Responsorial Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Reading II: Ephesians 5:15-20
Gospel: John 6:51-58

I use parables when I speak to them
because they look but do not see,
they listen but do not hear or understand. (Gospel)
Patterns

Drink my blood
wine
and know I
would
die a thousand deaths
for you for
given
unto you is my
promise
sealed in blood

I shall not
leave
you orphans

my Spirit is
given
you—he will
tell
you what to
do and say—for my
Father's will is
that
none be lost


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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