Chris McDonnell: A Change of Season

A change of season

The chill, dark soil of winter

eases the season change

over the folded hills of March.

Damp, stained shoes from a walk

through frost-flaked grass

till, on reaching the farm gate,

the sprung metal catch anchors

bare fingers, swings open, then

clatters closed behind, rattling.

Flowers are breaking through

ahead of time offering purple

yellow and white amid green.

Gather time in cupped hands

guard it as a nest for later rest

when evening comes close.

Then settle down with memories,

Of people, places and events

Close your hands round dreams.

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Chris McDonnell, writing in the Catholic Times, states what should be obvious to all; “Renewal and repair is not only a clerical task, for clericalism has been one of the deep seated roots from which have grown our present dysfunctional state. The laity must willingly accept the burden of reformation, bringing their skills, talents and experience to the service of faith. And they must be listened to, not brushed aside as an inconvenient irritant as has so often been the case. Parish councils, Diocesan councils are not an optional feature but play an essential part of our journey, they facilitate meaningful exchange.”

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