On Prayer

The Minnesota Vikings gained a measure of redemption yesterday with a 34-3 thrashing of the Dallas Cowboys in their NFC Divisional playoff game.

Redemption for signing a 40 year old quarterback days before the start of the season.
Redemption for dismal performances in the month of December.
Redemption for a late-season tiff between quarterback and head coach.
Redemption for said quarterback's 0-3 playoff record against the Cowboys.

It is only a "measure" of redemption. Partial. Insufficient for admittance into Valhalla.

The Vikings have many sins to atone for.

Next week's NFC Title game against New Orleans, the so-called "Saints", is a Vikings opportunity to slay another demon.

And then, Odin willing, Redemption.

Amen.