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This resource relating to Luke 23:33-43 provides poems by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) and Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) highlighting Jesus' acceptance of the repentant sinner at his crucifixion.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading:
Luke 23:33-43
CLASSIC POEM:
‘Remember me,’ implored the Thief
Emily Dickinson
“Remember me” implored the Thief!
Oh Hospitality!
My Guest “Today in Paradise”
I give thee guaranty.
That Courtesy will fair remain
When the Delight is Dust
With which we cite this mightiest case
Of compensated Trust.
Of all we are allowed to hope
But Affidavit stands
That this was due where most we fear
Be unexpected Friends.
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
Luke XXIII
Jorge Luis Borges
SNIPPET:
Gentile or Jew or simply a man
Whose face has been lost in time,
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Luke 23:33-43
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year C Reign of Christ Proper 29 (Ordinary Time 34)
Date:
Monday, November 14, 2022