The Peacock 1872

"Well then, how are we supposed to communicate", she says, still annoyed and indignant. "With one another.  And now that dinner has started may I introduce you to everyone here?  Of course you already know some of us here, and I trust that between you and I, Maureen and Jennifer, that no introductions should be necessary."  Jesus gestures grandly towards his ancient mother at the other end of the table from him, flanked by her husband, Joseph, on her right and Lawrence on her left. "First this my most blessed mother.  You all know her name by now, and no she is not a sweet young girl robed in blue, but a grand dame of ancient lineage who plays an integral role in my work in the cosmos.  Do not let her appearance deceive you for she has become, like my stepfather here on her right, eternal.  And Lawrence, who is destined to become a mighty warrior of grace, would you care to say a few words..but first let me propose a toast", says Jesus, holding forth his fluted glass of wine.. "With this wine that is red, may the sacred blood that ever runs in my holy veins flow and mingle and consecrate and make holy and bring redemptive life to each one here..."