Poetry – black flag theology

We feel powerless and lost, a directionless people (a re-imagining of Lamentations 5)

During this time of quarantine and protest; of rage and frustration; of confusion and fear, the Bible provides for us a much-needed resource: lament. Six centuries before the birth of Christ, the Babylonian Empire ransacked Jerusalem in Ancient Judah. Babylonians forcefully removed thousands of Hebrew people from their homes and exiled them. Yet, many wereContinue reading “We feel powerless and lost, a directionless people (a re-imagining of Lamentations 5)”

i hear you call, apophatic theology

I Hear You Call, Pine Tree by Yone Noguch I hear you call, pine tree, I hear you upon the hill, by the silent pond where the lotus flowers bloom, I hear you call, pine tree. What is it you call, pine tree, when the rain falls, when the winds blow, and when the starsContinue reading “i hear you call, apophatic theology”

poetry for the election season

“And” by Robert Fernandez Give us water and food to pursue our tasks. Help us not become wards of the state, impoverished, homeless, destitute, crushed under the heel, buried in systems, imprisoned, dead, hospitalized. We die die die. Our dogs will not walk themselves after we go. Our bodies will not burn themselves after weContinue reading “poetry for the election season”

a people’s history of prayer: elizabeth thunderbird haile

“O God the Creator,” a hymn by Elizabeth Haile, Shinnecock, and Cecil Corbett, Nez Perce/Choctaw O God the Creator, the Three in One The Creator of Earth and moon and sun You have loved and protected us since time first begun And we’re brothers and sisters in God’s love, in God’s love. And we’re brothers and sistersContinue reading “a people’s history of prayer: elizabeth thunderbird haile”

a people’s history of prayer: gwendolyn brooks

The Preacher Ruminates Behind the Sermon I think it must be lonely to be God. Nobody loves a master. No. Despite The bright hosannas, bright dear-Lords, and bright Determined reverence of Sunday eyes. Picture Jehovah striding through the hall Of His importance, creatures running out From servant-corners to acclaim, to shout Appreciation of His merit’sContinue reading “a people’s history of prayer: gwendolyn brooks”