the grain of wheat who falls, dies, and bears much fruit.
a troubled soul. a voice from heaven – or thunder? or an angel?
now. now. now. the hour. the judgment. the driving out.
the lifting up and the drawing in.
the light is with us. follow the grain into the earth and believe in the light.
a troubled soul departs and hides.
amen.
(Revised Common Lectionary texts for Tuesday of Holy Week include Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 71:1-14, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and John 12:20-36.)