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Ann Collins's avatar

To be met in our terrible time of waiting is a great mercy. Thank you, Mark, for this one. Especially as we go into the coming days. A poem is also a mercy.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thank you, Ann. I always find myself struggling with how to look at the Resurrection without losing the newness of it … and this year, it’s the oldness of it that is striking me. The now of Christ is as ancient as the not yet of the new creation.

Melissa Robbins's avatar

Have mercy.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thank you for reading, Melissa.

Brit McReynolds's avatar

Goodness and mercy. Love those last lines “while we wait, break not yet’s teeth/ meet us in the now of our high priest.”

Mark Rico's avatar

I’m glad those landed for you, Brit. Thanks for reading!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Mark, this poem (as ever) is so rich and beautiful. Thank you.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thank you for reading, Margaret Ann.

Jenna Lyndsey's avatar

Very moving.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thank you, Jenna.

Claire Adderholt's avatar

“Meet us in the now of our high priest” - electric. And profound

Mark Rico's avatar

Maranatha! Thanks for reading, Claire.

Christine Rico's avatar

Maranatha

Mark Rico's avatar

May it be so!

Abigail's avatar

"Meet us in the now of our high priest..." Glorious. Let this "now" be our tangible home, where all God's promises are yes and amen in our Risen Lord.

Mark Rico's avatar

May it be so! That perspective falls off so easily throughout our days of facing entropy and anxiety. Thanks for reading, Abigail.