gospel of john

Openings … Violette Szabo

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The following poem is a code-breaking poem from the life of Violette Szabo. She used it transmit messages when undercover in France during WW2. She was an agent for Allied forces in WW2 who after being caught, tortured and sexually assaulted, was executed at Ravensbruk Concentration Camp.

The life that I have

Is all that I have

And the life that I have

Is yours.

 

The love that I have

Of the life that I have

Is yours and yours and yours.

 

A sleep I shall have

A rest I shall have

Yet death will be but a pause.

 

For the peace of my years

In the long green grass

Will be yours and yours and yours.

 

Written by Leo Marks

 

 

“The Father will honor whoever serves me”

Gospel of John

Openings … Haven

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Haven’t seen much of you lately in my life,

Seems like you have taken the summer off,

And let all these others disturb my peace.

Or has not noticing become my issue.

And you are there, forever, just waiting.

 

Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples,
“I have seen the Lord,”

Gospel of John

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 21 MARCH 2013

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GOSPEL OF JOHN 

The connection with His chosen people, who appear to be unwilling to listen to His message reflects how many reject His message today. The strong bond of Abraham, our father in faith is articulated by Jesus as she tries to get the Jewish community to understand He is fulfilling the prophesies of the Torah.
Can we pray for the faith for others to understand His sacrifice and gift to us?