Here’s a reflection on Mark 9:42, a verse in the
suggested gospel reading for Proper 21 B (Ordinary 26 B). It was written by Bruce Prewer.
Gospel Reflection: Stones
“But if anyone causes one of these
little ones who trusts in me to lose faith,
it would be better for that person
to be thrown into the sea
with a large millstone tied around
the neck.” Mark 9:42
Stones?
Many uses,
flintstone, flagstone.
Many joys,
birthstone, gemstone.
Many pains,
gallstone, hailstone.
Many tools,
grindstone, whetstone,
Many griefs,
gravestone, brimstone.
Stones?
Many hopes
cornerstone, hearthstone.
One warning,
millstone, millstone.
Kyrie eleison.
