From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom,Life to me means Christ, and death is gain The waters have risen and severe storms are upon us, but we do not fear drowning, for we stand firmly upon a rock. Let the sea rage, it cannot break the rock. Let the waves rise, they cannot sink the … Continue reading
Perfected Through the Cross
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner” I would like to offer You the perfect, But all I have is me. So, here I am, Sorrowful, in all my misery. In hope I approach You, Through the gaping wound in Your Side, Through which flowed Your Mercy, Your Final Word. … Continue reading
The Meeting Place
Here we are again, You, Holy God, Blessed Trinity, And me, Meeting in prayer. I will to thank, To praise, To love, And to extol Your Name, The One, the Only, The True, My God. Desiring so to open Wide Your Heart, As a gate yielding To thanksgiving, And receiving me, Alive with praise and … Continue reading
