Two Went to the Temple to Pray

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This resource relating to Luke 18:9-14 provides a poem by Richard Crashaw (1613-1649) inspired by the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and a poem by Faisal Mohyuddin highlighting the concept of prayer.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary *** Lectionary Reading: Luke 18:9-14 CLASSIC POEM: Two Went up into the Temple to Pray Richard Crashaw Two went to pray? O rather say One went to brag, th’ other to pray: One stands up close and treads on high, Where th’ other dares not send his eye. One nearer to God’s altar trod, The other to the altar’s God. *** This poem is in the public domain, and may be read in a live-streamed worship service. CONTEMPORARY POEM: Prayer Faisal Mohyuddin SNIPPET: you cleanse the uncovered regions of your body … [ READ THE FULL POEM ]
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Richard Crashaw
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Faisal Mohyuddin
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Year C Proper 25 (Ordinary Time 30)
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Monday, October 17, 2022