At Morning Prayer today - the reading is apposite to the situation in Gaza and Israel on this day when we think of the Epiphany - the coming ofthe Glory of God to the nations from that charismatic visionary:
Isaiah 60:17-18
I will appoint Peace as your overseer, and Righteousness as your taskmaster.
Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation within your borders;
you shall call your walls Salvation,
and your gates Praise.
I like this painting entitled 'Epiphany' found on a recovery website for those with addictions to drugs and alcohol - for it seems to me that humanity is itself addicted to violence and war and self-interest. When O when will we ever learn and see somethig new?(see also Rowan Williams response)
The words of that wise and brave prophet call to our imaginations of daring to dream of something different.
http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/pio/campaign/recovery2005/art/pages/21.htm
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