Sunday, March 31, 2013

“Nonesense”



By Magdalena I. García
Easter 2013

Nonesense…
That’s what the eleven and others said
when the women came back from the empty tomb
reporting that Jesus had risen from the dead.[1]

Nonesense…
That’s what Peter mumbled
as he ran to the tomb doubting the women’s witness
and looking for evidence to squelch their word.

Nonesense…
That’s what most people still say
when women walk away from places of death
declaring that they choose to embrace life.

Nonesense…
That’s what the church hierarchy still mutters
as it clings to tradition suffocating women’s voices
and seeking excuses to negate their experience.

Nonesense…
That’s what the world’s elites still chant
as they abuse privilege and power
claiming that they act for the wellbeing of others.



[1] Resurrection account according to Luke 24:1-12.

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