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A Poem to Sit With
Friday of the Lord’s Passion
(Good Friday)
April 7, 2023
J. Janda
Reading I: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Responsorial Psalm: 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
Reading II: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Gospel: John 18:1-19:42

Who would believe what we have heard?
To whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? (First Reading)

The dream ...

The dream

lived out
in
darkness

following
uncertain
roads

wondering
with
each step
if
oneself is
one’s
own fool

to journey
in directions
angels
indicated

or did they?

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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