While The St. John's Bible was being created, Illuminator Donald Jackson reflected on Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.  He included an image of the 2001 New York City Twin towers in the illumination for that parable.  Jackson said how, like with the Prodigal, there are some things one cannot force one's way through.  That there are things that must be loved through.  Following the tragedy of lives lost in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012, Jackson's words come to broken hearts.  On December 17, 2012 these words are an awkward offering into "what shall we say?"  Some have offered that there is nothing to be said right now.  That presence and prayer are the balm.  True.  Some offer words.  Honorable, and just as true.  Polarizing comments are made, coming from grief and shock and ignorance and fear.  Righteous action is longed for and needed.  Weeping is spending more than the night, and is included in the morning and at midday.  Upon another tablet we begin the attempt to live again.  Do justice.  Love mercy. Walk humbly.  The former tablet lying in shards.