Cathedral

Incense

Vapor of Heaven,

the smell of Mercy.

Prayers rise

on tendrils of smoke

and the echoes of bells

to the throne of the Lord.

 

Icons

Windows to Heaven.

Images

of the Lord

of the blessed saints

help us enter into

the Holy of Holies.

Heads bows

Bodies prostrate

Fingers make

the sign of the Cross

Lips kiss

the hem of Grace.

 

Byzantine Chant

Music of Heaven

Ancient tones

Ring out

Comfort,

Truth,

and Faith.

 

Chalice

Body of Christ

Immersed in

the Blood of Christ.

Healing Medicine

on the tip

of a spoon.