Agnus Dei Window

From my rural church to you: the stained-glass window for today depicts the Lamb of God, "Agnus Dei". Click to read the Wikipedia entry for "Agnus Dei" . This window seemed the appropriate choice for this Sunday's post, considering the Red Cross has been busy helping storm victims in our area. Obviously, the idea of portraying a red cross on a white background to signify salving aid did not originate with that organization.

In our Communion liturgy we sing the "Agnus Dei" right before the distribution of the bread and wine:

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"Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

Grant us your peace."

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Peace to you this day!!

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P.S. - Oh, there's always something to add to a pre-published post, you know.........In church this morning, the Gospel reading was Matthew 7:15-29, which includes Jesus' parable comparing the house built on the rock with one built on sand.....verses 25 & 27 contain these words: "And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against the house......".

The pastor didn't plan the timing of this reading; its simply the traditional one for today, the Second Sunday after Pentecost. Ironic it is, though, considering the storm damage of the previous week.