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A Poem to Sit With
Second Sunday In Advent B
December 6, 2020
J. Janda
Reading I: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Responsorial Psalm: 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Reading II: 2 Peter 3:8-14
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;
he will prepare your way.  (Gospel)

You worry too
much
about my will

at the right
time
I will tell
you

I will speak
to you
in your heart

it will
all
be clear

I will send
the
Holy Spirit

He will tell
you
what to do
and
what to say


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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