Poem on St. Barnabas, Apostle Matthew 10:7-16

Go into the world and do the will of the Lord

Heal

those have become ill

Bring to new life

all those who have suffered

from the pain

and hurt

of their brother and sister

in the name of Christ

Drive out

the evil that lurks in the hearts

and minds

and banks

of those who have been conquered

Show the world what Christ

what the kingdom of God

Is

and give

because you have received

the Kingdom of God

has come to this place

Announce it

in your words and deeds

Announce that what has taken place

is creation itself

creation offered

to a people

hungry