Lent 12
The disciples number
A baker’s dozen with Matthias,
An added treat
According to the lot
The dark or the light mark
That selected him
But in our story,
There are Marys
To teach us about calling
And a cause
The mother of Jesus
The Magdalene who first told of
The second life of Jesus
And was not believed
Mary the mother of disciples
These three count for much
And more
Yet often go uncounted
If not in symbol
Then in leadership
Who is the disciple
Who is my neighbor
Who shall rule among us
More lots
Or let God do the casting
If we notice, we might see
It’s done
Call Mary to be mother
Call Mary to be mother and to keep
Things in her heart
Until a time
Call Mary to be testifier
To correct the doubting
And give hope to those who are
Falling, collapsing from inside
Terrified, isolated, waiting
For nothing good
To happen anymore
Marys offer differing words
Of discipline, inner strength, and
Capability
No other
When other men have run away
C L Couch
File:The Three Marys at the Tomb LACMA
Domenico Piola (Italy, Genoa, 1627-1703)
Italy, 17th-18th century Drawings Brown ink and wash Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blanke (M.72.124.2) Prints and Drawings
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