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A Poem To Sit With
The First Scrutiny
March 11, 2012

Reading I: Exodus 17:3-7
Responsorial Psalm: 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
Reading II: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
Gospel: John 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
   
 

Winter Weather
 

 


Magdalen’s perfume
pots

did she laugh
letting
the nard flow

I am sure
she
did and that

only Christ
knew
and herself

laughing with
Him

 

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
.
If you wish to order a copy go to http://www.lifeinchrist-newsletter.com/

Art by Martin Erspamer, O.S.B.
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C).
Used by permission of Liturgy Training Publications. This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go to: http://www.ltp.org/