He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt:
‘Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax-collector.
The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, “God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax-collector.
I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.”
But the tax-collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!”
I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.’ Luke 18:9-14
We ate a lot this holiday
a simple, humble table
groaning with great food
a family gathered in thanks.
Adorned with many gifts
capable of great mistakes
we gather to remember
how blessed we truly are.
These are days to prepare
our hearts anew for love
our minds to imagine
Creation birthing again.
O come and dwell with us
the scion of hope and joy
come find this humble place
remake us in your image.
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