Fourth Tuesday in Lent

“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:26

in sacred spaces with
chairs scattered around and
with folks at home viewing
on their PCs, Macs, Mobiles,
with saltine crackers and
a glass of favorite juice
around a kitchen table,
whispering words alone
with a slice of whole wheat
and a glass of milk,
gathered in a living room
or cradled in an apartment,
we proclaim your death,
O Lord,
even as we await the promise
of coming days of hope and life,
when we are called from the tomb
sealed with pandemic’s stone

© 2022 Thom M. Shuman