Re-Birth

I Oestre was a name of a fertility goddess, in Iran, then PERSIA What a rich history, what an embattled people! Cyrus their King Did great things for the Jews, the ancient Hebrews, freed by him Then Cyrus directed the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, ZION Long after him, Zoroaster used FIRE as a sign, who took it to India Along with exiles, now India's "Parsis" (Trump is ashamed of history) Iran's Civilization gave us (Old Testament) "heaven," "hell" and "Easter" II But today, as Covid19 holds sway, I join those online to pray And celebrate the Resurrection Day communion, with common "elements" O the BREAD and the CUP, so much of Jesus to communicate, Manna May be harder to grasp than His blood shed for my sins and yours "Eat my flesh or die" is one way He said it. "Unless you eat, you will die" How to grasp this mysery of manna from Heaven ("I am the Bread of Life") III During this shutdown, there is time for communion, yes, and online groups Church meets, or perhaps it is better to say, "Now serious worship goes on," Away from the choirs, bands, worship leaders ... more time to talk with God Tell Him why COVID-19 scares you, or ask Him, "Will it last a Noah's year?" As I made my own bread, I communed with my mom and Jesus, recalled How mom made flatbread expertly, how nimble those fingers & palms Transforming flour into life-giving, O wholesome tasting "Indian bread" Jesus blessed my kitchen time, showed his use of 'bread," BROKEN FOR ME