For the ordination of Marisa McNeil

Join in the Dance

Irreg.

The call of God

The frightened “No!”

The path of doubt

The grace to grow

This is the flow of ministry.

Join in the dance!

The fish and loaves

Five thousand fed.

More manna still

in wine and bread

This is the food of ministry.

Join in the feast!

Prophetic zeal

and priestly prayer

Proclaiming hope

unceasing care

This is the task of ministry.

Join in the work!

The day has come

to praise and bless

The weight of hands

The Spirit’s “Yes!”

This is the joy of ministry.

Thanks be to God!

© 2005 John Thornburg