Fire and Ice

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This resource relating to Luke 12:49-56 provides a poem by Robert Frost (1874-1963) highlighting how hate leads to destruction and a poem by T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) highlighting a spiritual pilgrimage.
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Englewood Review
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*** Revised Common Lectionary *** Lectionary Reading: Luke 12:49-56 CLASSIC POEM: Fire and Ice Robert Frost Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. *** This poem is in the public domain, and may be read in a live-streamed worship service. CONTEMPORARY POEM: Little Gidding, IV T.S. Eliot SNIPPET: The dove descending breaks the air With flame of incandescent terror … [ READ THE FULL POEM ]
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Robert Frost
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T. S. Eliot
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Luke 12:49-56
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Year C Proper 15 (Ordinary Time 20)
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Monday, August 8, 2022