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| Drawing by MEK |
Mary His Mother
counted her new born's fingers
held His tiny hands so soft
marveled at the perfect fingernails.
Joseph, His foster-father
grasped these hands
placed tools in them
guided these hands to craft.
Jesus' hands were held in prayer
lifted up in praise
touched people who hurt
cured the sick in mind and body.
Jesus' hands broke the grip of Satan
the same hands gave grace
they strengthened others
these hands blessed children.
Jesus' hands broke the bread that gives life
these hands passed around the cup
It held His Most Precious Blood
These hands blessed the Last Super.
Jesus' hands are pierced with nails
The End.
The stark reality of crucifixion
shocks us into silence.
It's not the end.
It is the beginning of
hope
resurrection
salvation
eternal life.
Out of these pierced hands flow
blessings
divine mercy
love
many graces.
These hands are not fastened
they are open to receive us
they are pouring down mercy
they are signs of Jesus' love.
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