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This resource relating to Romans 8:6-11 provides a poem by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, strength, and grace and a poem by Cynthia Cruz highlighting the theme of transition.
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Revised Common Lectionary
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Englewood Review
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading: Romans 8:6-11
CLASSIC POEM:
A Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Christina Rossetti
O God the Holy Ghost
Who art light unto thine elect
Evermore enlighten us.
Thou who art fire of love
Evermore enkindle us.
Thou who art Lord and Giver of Life,
Evermore live in us.
Thou who bestowest sevenfold grace,
Evermore replenish us.
As the wind is thy symbol,
So forward our goings.
As the dove, so launch us heavenwards.
As water, so purify our spirits.
As a cloud, so abate our temptations.
As dew, so revive our languor.
As fire, so purge our dross
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
The Hinge
Cynthia Cruz
Found in:
How the End Begins
SNIPPET:
…
We are talking
About the Resurrection.
We are walking dead
Into it
Leaving the world and its sweet chorus
Of horrors behind.
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Romans 8:6-11
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year A Fifth Sunday in Lent
Date:
Monday, March 20, 2023