All Thirst Quenched

Submitted by hvandervelde on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:30
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https://englewoodreview.org/lectionary-poetry-third-sunday-in-lent-year-c/3/
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This resource relating to Isaiah 55:1-9 provides a poem by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) highlighting how we appreciate something more in its' absence and a poem by Lois Red Elk highlighting a dry land thirstily crying out.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary *** Lectionary Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9 CLASSIC POEM: Water, Is Taught By Thirst Emily Dickinson Water, is taught by thirst. Land—by the Oceans passed. Transport—by throe— Peace—by its battles told— Love, by Memorial Mold— Birds, by the Snow. *** This poem is in the public domain, and may be read in a live-streamed worship service. CONTEMPORARY POEM: All Thirst Quenched Lois Red Elk SNIPPET: I didn’t want to scold the sky that year, but Grandma’s words taunted my senses. If there is a thirst, then you need to pity the flowers … [ READ THE FULL POEM ]
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Emily Dickinson
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Lois Red Elk
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Gratitude
Thirst
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Poetry
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Isaiah 55:1-9
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Year C Third Sunday in Lent
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Monday, March 17, 2025