Sunday Morning Teachings

Two Poems Inspired by A Sermon at Christ Church Episcopal

Merit and Modesty 12.28.19
 
We live in a culture to achieve
Forgetting that our merits
Are born of gifts and graces
Granted to us by others 
 
Remember your angels
They are all around you
Teaching and encouraging 
Extending themselves for you
 
 
The Preacher, Teacher and Banker 12.28.19
 
The Preacher lifts his flock
The Teacher inspires her students
The Banker empowers her clients 
Extending themselves for others
 
Extending oneself requires passion
And takes energy and commitment 
Pray the three save enough of themselves 
For the ones closest to them