Many Veils Still the many veils Stand between us. I know they are the weave Of my concupiscence, Hanging over my heart, Weighing the corners Of my smile, Hiding me from You In my shame. Must I forgive myself For being other Than Your Christ? My imperfection, And repeated falls Spoil my high hopes, But … Continue reading
Tears’ Requite
Tears’ Requite Awash on shores of errant heart, Crystalline soldiers wend their depart. The battle o’er, the mend begun, Hovering Spirit break forth thy sun. You tugged as moon on ebbing tide, To etch and burrow as to chide, But than as swells of billowed lace, You left a smile of radiant grace. To purge … Continue reading
Christ and Moses
Christ and Moses From the Catecheses by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop The Israelites witnessed marvels; you also will witness marvels, greater and more splendid than those which accompanied them on their departure from Egypt. You did not see Pharaoh drowned with his armies, but you have seen the devil with his weapons overcome by the … Continue reading
