One Real, one isn’t

“Unicorn!” the Deacon proclaimed,

then proceeded weaving something

mystical and hopeful between

today’s First Reading, the Psalms, and

the Holy Gospel. “Unicorn!”

the Deacon, once again, exclaimed,

“What is in your brain?” he challenged,

“the shape, form, and color of some

thing that does not even exist?”

“God on the Cross!” heated Deacon

shouted, feverishly pointing,

gesturing to the large wood rood;

the Crucifix, mounted behind

and high above the Church altar.

“God on the Cross!” he repeated,

then left the pulpit and sat down.

Gary Edward Geraci