Who will come to the stableOn Christmas Day?And what will they take away? Wise men, steadfast and earnest, came,Instead of palace music,They heard the donkey brae.A lowly sound and sight,Yet their wonder un-allayed. Many come rejoicing,To behold the Newborn King,Bowing low,While angels sing. Christ’s comes for allBut not all come.Some come, behold, then fall away,Being … Continue reading
Infant King Benign
O Infant King benign I offer You the face Of Mother Mary As she gazed upon You That very first time Beholding long Your holy countenance. Her eyes, drinking in her Babe, Her King, her Priest, Her Son Divine, Wept tears of joy, And wonder, In silent adoration, Pondering comprehension. She smiled in inward exultation. … Continue reading
The Visitors
What did they say? The men that came, then went their way. Seeking the One all people long to see, They left their hearths, these Wise Men Three. “Where is He?”; the question echoes through ages long. As He seeks a home ‘mong busy throng. We prayed, sang and offered gifts beneath a tree. Because … Continue reading
Virgin Mary Consoles Eve
This painting is so consoling, I just have to share it again since Advent brings us closer and closer to the precious moment of our Savior’s birth. He comes to save Fallen Man, and with such a gentle hand. “Virgin Mary Consoles Eve” Crayon and pencil by Sr. Grace Remington, OCSO Copyright 2005, Sisters of … Continue reading
Heartbeat
Heartbeat It is not I who cause my heart to beat. I am the recipient of life, The legatee of form. My heartbeat continues, unabated, Until You say, this much and no more, Then and only then, Will my soul take leave, Departing this earth, this time. I will my heart’s beating, Sound as a … Continue reading
