Saturday, January 23, 2010

The path of petals


As I neared the communion rail
I saw it-
a path of white rose petals
leading past the hem
of her white satin gown,
past the bridegroom
to the altar,
to Him.
And I saw the path of thorns and dust
leading to Calvary,
the one the Bridegroom trod
in His blood-soaked robe
for His bride,
for us.
Two paths to Heaven-
the second one is loveliest.

(originally posted 1/11/09)
Posted by Kindred Spirit at 9:26 AM

4 comments:

  1. AnneSunday, January 24, 2010 at 5:18:00 PM CST

    Oh, KS, this is so, so beautiful! Thorns, dust and blood-soaked robe for us. Truly lovely! Thanks for reposting this, I would be poorer for never having read it!

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  2. Kindred SpiritSunday, January 24, 2010 at 7:20:00 PM CST

    Thank you, Anne; you are so very kind.

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  3. Chris Dickson, F.L.A.Monday, January 25, 2010 at 6:02:00 PM CST

    Beautiful! May I have your permission to repost on the Portiuncula Blog?

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  4. Kindred SpiritTuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:44:00 PM CST

    Of course, dear Fra. You have my blanket permission to repost/publish anything from my blog. May God bless you and your good work.

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