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A Poem to Sit With
Pentecost Sunday A
May 28, 2023
J. Janda
Reading I: Acts 2:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 or Romans 8:8-17
Gospel: John 20:19-23


Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
(Gospel)

II Povarello

“Sister tree” he said
“speak to me of God”

and the almond tree
blossomed

once a wolf
gave up thoughts of
fresh rabbit

even sparrows came
to rest and listen

a saint bringing out
the best—always

what seems against
nature—that hidden

self secret in pith
that gift in marrow

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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