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Poetry

Mary of Magdala

In her poem, “Mary of Magdala,” Cristina Legarda voices Mary Magdalene’s reflections on her personal relationship with Jesus, what it means for all human beings’ relationship with God, and the good news about us behind that relationship – who we are, and who we are meant to be. Continue reading Mary of Magdala

Agape ReviewSeptember 14, 2022September 14, 2022Leave a comment
Poetry

A Leper

In her poem, “A Leper,” Cristina Legarda writes from the point of view of a person suffering with disfiguring disease and with the isolating pain and longing of those who need Christ’s healing but are as yet far from it. Continue reading A Leper

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Poetry

A Woman of Sychar

In her poem, “A Woman of Sychar,” Cristina Legarda imagines how a woman with a storied past contemplates a life-changing encounter with Christ and His mercy. Continue reading A Woman of Sychar

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Poetry

Malchus

In her poem, “Malchus,” Cristina Legarda upturns the traditional miracle story in an account of the high priest’s servant in Gethsemane and the aftermath of Christ’s healing of his severed ear. Continue reading Malchus

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Poetry

Lazarus

In her poem, “Lazarus,” Cristina Legarda expresses the stagnation and surreal experience of the pandemic, and our subsequent attempt to return to the world, through the story of Lazarus. Continue reading Lazarus

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They that sow in tears 
shall reap in joy 
~ Psalm 126:5

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