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trans_92010-09-12 08:22 pm
birthmural) wrote in trans_92010-09-12 08:22 pm
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And there shall be no more death
It had been some time since the Son of Satan felt the need to deliver a sermon, or rather since he was able to overcome his own fears. He knew he was a poor priest, at least when it came to guiding a congregation, but the people needed comfort. He only wished he could deliver. And so he held a service in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
The reading was from Luke.
"While he [Jesus] was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue official to say, 'Your daughter has died. Do not trouble the Master any further.' But Jesus had heard this, and he spoke to the man, 'Do not be afraid, only have faith and she will be safe'. When he came to the house he allowed no one to go in with him except Peter and John and James, and the child's father and mother. They were all weeping and mourning for her, but Jesus said, 'Stop crying; she is not dead, but asleep'. But they laughed at him, knowing she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called to her, 'Child, get up'. And her spirit returned and she got up at once."
After the reading Daimon paused, gathering himself. He seemed to be on the verge of tears and he cleared his throat before speaking, softly at first but then gaining momentum.
He spoke of loss. The loss of crew members they had held dear, who had been taken before their time. The young girl in particular came to mind. And while he was inexperienced, the sermon itself was slightly above mediocre. At the very least, it came from the heart.
"Although they may seem gone to us, their spirits have also risen, called by the Lord. There is a life beyond this one. There is a place of light and truth, with beauties and wonders beyond what we know. Our friends, our loved ones, I tell you now that they are not dead, they are but sleeping and one day we shall all be reunited again in a world without pain or suffering." And then a curious thing happened. Daimon could no longer contain his tears. They fell silently down his face. "I'm sorry." He stammered and left the podium, overcome.
The reading was from Luke.
"While he [Jesus] was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue official to say, 'Your daughter has died. Do not trouble the Master any further.' But Jesus had heard this, and he spoke to the man, 'Do not be afraid, only have faith and she will be safe'. When he came to the house he allowed no one to go in with him except Peter and John and James, and the child's father and mother. They were all weeping and mourning for her, but Jesus said, 'Stop crying; she is not dead, but asleep'. But they laughed at him, knowing she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called to her, 'Child, get up'. And her spirit returned and she got up at once."
After the reading Daimon paused, gathering himself. He seemed to be on the verge of tears and he cleared his throat before speaking, softly at first but then gaining momentum.
He spoke of loss. The loss of crew members they had held dear, who had been taken before their time. The young girl in particular came to mind. And while he was inexperienced, the sermon itself was slightly above mediocre. At the very least, it came from the heart.
"Although they may seem gone to us, their spirits have also risen, called by the Lord. There is a life beyond this one. There is a place of light and truth, with beauties and wonders beyond what we know. Our friends, our loved ones, I tell you now that they are not dead, they are but sleeping and one day we shall all be reunited again in a world without pain or suffering." And then a curious thing happened. Daimon could no longer contain his tears. They fell silently down his face. "I'm sorry." He stammered and left the podium, overcome.