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A Poem to Sit With
The Feast of the Baptism
of the Lord
January 12, 2020
J. Janda
Reading I: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Responsorial Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10
Reading II: Acts 10:34-38
Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17



The voice of the Lord is over the waters.
(Responsorial Psalm)


Christ Our Earth

I have come
that
you might have
life
and have it
more
abundantly

do not fear
my little children
I have overcome
the darkness

the water
that
I shall give
will
turn into a
spring
inside you
welling
up to eternal
life


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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