He’s found a third way: raging until the dying of the light, integrity, relevance and that unique ornery nature intact. Long may he run.

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Now we live in a country governed by a party of cruelty, and often it feels as though the only thing left to do is rage against the dying of the light. We have to stay heartbroken about this.

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The light and power of Christ's death and resurrection has become the pattern for our living. May we recognize Christ's dying and rising in our midst. This is the day, Lord God, that You have made!

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