home in sheffield have posted pretty much an entire service exploring the trinity with a section of worship and then stations for father/son/spirit.

i notice they use the excellent video reign by U.N.K.L.E. with its amazing images of fire and water – i got this on creative review’s latest dvd for magazine subscribers.

i liked andrew pickering’s poem kiss –

we have kissed you in many ways

we have kissed you like a lover kisses her beloved
like the prostitute who kissed your feet overwhelmed with adoration
kisses mingled with tears
kisses begging forgiveness

we have kissed you like a mother kisses her child
like the virgin mary who kissed your head as you grew from child to man
kisses that feared the future
kisses willing protection

we have kissed you like a friend kisses her companion
like the disciples james and john who kissed your hand as they realised who you were
kisses that wanted a place in heaven
kisses wanting reward

we have kissed you like a betrayer kisses her betrayed
like the disciple judas who kissed your cheek filled with remorse
kisses fuelled by impatience
kisses provoking action

we have kissed you like a child kisses her father
like the children who kissed your face while sat upon your knee
kisses given out of joy
kisses acknowledging acceptance

we have kissed you like a:

lover

mother

friend

betrayer

child

each time you have kissed us back

more passionately

more longingly

more desperately

more graciously

more wildly

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