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This resource relating to Philippians 2:5-11 provides a poem by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) highlighting Christ's love expressed in his incarnation and a poem by Luci Shaw highlighting Jesus' kenosis.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading:
Philippians 2:5-11
CLASSIC POEM:
Love Came Down
Christina Rossetti
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
Star and angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, love divine;
Worship we our Jesus:
But wherewith for sacred sign?
Love shall be our token,
Love shall be yours and love be mine,
Love to God and to all men,
Love for plea and gift and sign.
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
Kenosis
Luci Shaw
SNIPPET:
In sleep his infant mouth works in and out.
He is so new, his silk skin has not yet
been roughed by plane and wooden beam
nor, so far, has he had to deal with human doubt.
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Philippians 2:5-11
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year C Liturgy of the Palms
Year C Liturgy of the Passion
Date:
Sunday, April 6, 2025