The BeggarMark 11:15-19I sit outside the holy grounds,My leg pulled close beside my chest.So many pass me on their way,To worship God and to be blessed.But I’m ritually unclean,Along with others of my kind.We sit and wait outside the gates,We … Continue reading The Beggar by Josh Cushman – PAROUSIA Magazine
The Hard WorkLord, it’s hard, hard work down hereAnd the blue in the sky isn’t gentle to meIt’s as cruel as the heat and it seems theonly reliefis thesweatand tearsdripping downmy cheeks, LordSo I can’t stopCrying outTo YouThenYour Hand comes … Continue reading Two Poems from Katie Pennington – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Fears of the day, fly away,And let this maiden rest.”Whispered the angel through the window,Blue light of twilight on her face,”Let her fall into mystical dreams,O night, fall upon her in peace,Let not one troubled thought pass,For the night is … Continue reading An Angel’s Prayer by Clare Kinsella – PAROUSIA Magazine
The further I walked away from the body of Christ.It became harder to walk upright.Gravity gets intensified and my pulse dips below zero.Crows circle over my head like a false halo.So I pray as I walk faithlessly to receive a … Continue reading A Conversation Spanning Lifetimes by Michael Colon – PAROUSIA Magazine
In the ladies’ bathroom of the funeral home, Helen wiped the tears from her eyes for the third time that morning. The funeral for Tyson would be starting soon, and she didn’t want to look too pathetic. She wanted to … Continue reading A Wasted Life By Timothy St John – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
We met in our fort off Hasbrook St. and Magee St. as we discussed our next football opponent. We were 8 guy’s and five girl’s and our corner was Magee St and Oakley St in Northeast Philadelphia to discuss our … Continue reading Lawndale Athletes against the Devil’s Gate by Dan McMeans – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Daddy, do you see it?” Ellie, my seven year old daughter shouted to me as she strained at the harness of her child seat. She was pointing out the window to the sky. I looked at her questioningly via the … Continue reading The Face of God by Stephen Faulkner – Parousia Magazine
. A Walk With God This morning I took a walk and in the distance I could see There was a shade of a man. He said don’t cry, just come to me. He gently took my hand and walked … Continue reading Three Poems from Shane Simmons
There is time for everything under the sun And alas it’s time for you to go, Thank you for the times you Embarrassed me back to my senses. Yeah! What a faithful servant you have been. We may be separated … Continue reading ODE TO MY FAILING STRENGTH by Wokoma Ihekerenma Onyinyechi – Poetry – PAROUSIA Magazine
Sacred Heart Love so rare Hear my cries Feel my prayers You were alone The world wasn’t home But you came In Spirit’s son Touch our lives Endlessly Philosophy not missing me Poetic truths Touching soul Debate is lost In … Continue reading In simple prayers | A New Poem from Rick Davis | PAROUSIA
Lazarus was Your friend, so close were the both of you that his sisters, Mary and Martha became acquainted with You. It was said that You loved them dearly. Was it not the same Mary who washed Your feet with … Continue reading Whispers in the Tomb by JL Maikaho | Fiction | Parousia Magazine
Ritual for Crossover Night Hold the scripture in your hand. Open––open to wherever sayshappy is [ ]. Insert your name. There’s nothing wrongto be present in the book of life. Sanctify the season of griefinto the lake of fire. Bless … Continue reading Ritual for Crossover Night by Blessing Omeiza Ojo | Poetry | PAROUSIA Magazine
1) On the first day of Christmas, I placed the sole star on the pear tree as dust, Repainted the rooftops a dull reddish brown colour of rust, The air smelt metallic as Vaseline jars tended to our chapped lips, The halls are decked with boughs of neon holly, ivy and sunshine, 2) On the second day of Christmas, the bellies of runways, Were blessed with landing airplanes just like the two doves who bore peace, I woke up to the smell of curry and crow of three French hens on the third Yule day, Love came down on Christmas … Continue reading LOVE AND JOY CAME DOWN ON CHRISTMAS by Udochukwu Chidera | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and only God knew, tonight was the night, His Promise would break through.His people awaited hundreds of years, now it was time, God would triumph over all fears In the midst of getting up early, working through the night, mankind trying to carve out a good life with all their might. You see, many thought life was left up to them, tired and weary, with what seemed to have no end.Their motto became, “there’s work to do,”not knowing God was making all things new. Rolling up their sleeves, working hard just the same,the goal was … Continue reading Christmas Hope by Ellie Wakeman | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
My Lord Jesus! I have a God named Jesus Than the gold much more precious, Always I talk with Him And He comes in my dream. When mischief betides in me I recall my God & I become free, What … Continue reading A Poem from Ujjal Mandal | PAROUSIA Magazine
HOSEA 1:2-10 I sometimes think that people who talk about a sugar-coated relationship between God and God’s People have not actually read the Bible. Take one of the lectionary readings for this week, Hosea 1:2-10. It’s an episode telling of … Continue reading A Reflection on Hosea 1: 2-10 by Rick Davis
