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A Poem to Sit With
The Body and Blood of Christ
June 6, 2021
J. Janda
Reading I: Isaiah 5:1-7
Responsorial Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
Reading II: Philippians 4:6-9
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43


Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them,
and they all drank from it.
(Gospel)
  

Covenant

My child

I know
it is
difficult
to love

I know
it is
difficult

to suffer

but look
I am
taking
away
your heart

and in
its
place

I am
putting
my heart

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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