A Poem to Sit With
Holy Week
March 28-31, 2024
J. Janda
March 28-31, 2024
J. Janda
When Jesus had taken the wine, he said,
“It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.
(Gospel, Good Friday)
Terminal Ward I
So many there
waiting
their bodies
beyond
control as
vegetable
life or healing
itself—
one when told
cried
then smiled
and
made plans to
be
with her daughter
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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
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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