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A Poem To Sit With
Solemnity of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2010

Reading I: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
Responsorial Psalm: 45:10, 11, 12, 16
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27
Gospel: Luke 1:39-56

Medjugorje

 

A mother’s forgiveness
will save the planet

and all of her
children upon it

and all of the damage
done—for compassion is

the structure of
motherhood

and every prayer
whispered

is an angel
touching the heart

of the one to whom
it is sent





 
 

J. Janda’s poetry, appears in the paperback, IN EMBRACE.
If you wish to order a copy go to http://www.lifeinchrist-newsletter.com/


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Art by Martin Erspamer, O.S.B. (formerly Steve Erspamer, S.M.)
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/