“Be still, be silent
I understand you”
he said
while cupping a flower
so a brother witnessed
then told a writer
who perhaps also felt
words as a flower
can hold a soul
A Poem to Sit With
Twenty-Fifth Sunday
of Ordinary Time
September 23, 2018
J. Janda
of Ordinary Time
September 23, 2018
J. Janda
For the children of this world are more prudent
in dealing with their own generation
than are the children of light. (Gospel)
The Remembrance
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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
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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