Here’s
a reflection on Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-17, Mark
11:15–17; Luke 19:45–46, John 2:13-22).
It was written by Roddy Hamilton.
Reflection
in
slow motion the realm of god flickers
across the balustrades of the temple
across the balustrades of the temple
coins
crash as the reign of god breaks in
for everything
up to now
has just been introduction
for everything
up to now
has just been introduction
this
violence is the real thing
and the blur of images:
tables hurled
and a saviour spitting
doves flapping
and a redeemer shouting
and the blur of images:
tables hurled
and a saviour spitting
doves flapping
and a redeemer shouting
money
flashing
and the prince of peace reigning
is the thin wedge
that opens the door
and the prince of peace reigning
is the thin wedge
that opens the door
a
door too big
to keep things in
to keep things in
and
it all comes spilling out
and it won't fit back in
ever
and it won't fit back in
ever
~
written by Roddy Hamilton, and posted on Mucky
Paws. http://www.nkchurch.org.uk/index.php/mucky-paws
