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This resource relating to Sirach 10:12-18 provides a poem by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) highlighting the concept of belonging and a poem by Linda Pastan (1932-2023) highlighting the seven deadly sins.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading:
Sirach 10:12-18
CLASSIC POEM:
For Every Bird a Nest
Emily Dickinson
For every Bird a Nest—
Wherefore in timid quest
Some little Wren goes seeking round—
Wherefore when boughs are free—
Households in every tree—
Pilgrim be found?
Perhaps a home too high—
Ah Aristocracy!
The little Wren desires—
Perhaps of twig so fine—
Of twine e’en superfine,
Her pride aspires—
The Lark is not ashamed
To build upon the ground
Her modest house—
Yet who of all the throng
Dancing around the sun
Does so rejoice?
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
The Seven Deadly Sins – Pride
Linda Pastan
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Key Scriptures:
Sirach 10:12-18
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year C Proper 17 (Ordinary Time 22)
Date:
Monday, August 22, 2022