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
Eucharistic Fast
Canon Law on Eucharistic Fast disciple
From a commentary on Luke by Venerable Bede, pries
From a commentary on Luke by Venerable Bede, priest The Magnificat Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. The Lord has exalted me by a gift so great, so unheard of, that language is useless to describe it, and the depths of love in my … Continue reading
Milk and Honey
I hear of folly and fowl play. I look to You, And remember Your Cross. The psalmist sang of the Dark Valley. Yet knew Your Presence and Your shield. Here in my world, Reign and sup with me. Hope surrounds me. As I am Yours, Beloved child in sweet surrender. Even Pharaoh served Your purpose. … Continue reading
Scrooge and Sacramental Confession
I found John Clark’s reflection on Dickens’ Scrooge to be as the less literary say (i.e. me), “Right On!” Via Seton Magazine “There is an antithesis to “sleeping in Heavenly peace”; and that is, lying awake in hellish chaos. It’s a theme that arises in the great literature from the ancients to the moderns. The … Continue reading
My Feast
When You come to me in Eucharist, You are the Eucharist. You promise in Love that You will sup with me, Along with the Father and the Holy Spirit. You are the host at this Feast, And the Holy Meal, You are the satisfaction of the desires of my heart, My Love. copyright 2015 Joann … Continue reading
