Adam, the one man, In his being and becoming, Created, a creature among creatures, Progenitor of our race, Chosen and destined to be For the Son, By the Son, In the Son, Of the Son. Grace, all grace, Count it all grace. The work of Salvation, Raising the dust of the earth, To the stuff … Continue reading
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop The passion of the whole body of Christ Lord, I have cried to you, hear me. This is a prayer we can all say. This is not my prayer, but that of the whole Christ. Rather, it is said in the name of his body. … Continue reading
Onesimus
Lord make this useless beggar useful. Like the returning Prodigal Nothing recommends me, And everyone but You Condemns me, For my rags declare my misery. You see me But You do not turn away. You rush to my side, And embrace the little one Who wanders from Your side. I am to You The lost … Continue reading
God Knows Me
“Some Definative Service” by John Henry Cardinal Newman God knows me and calls me by my name.… God has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission—I never may know it in this life, but I shall … Continue reading
Dawn Comes
O see, Dawn comes The first rays of Light Upon the mountain. How I have waited. How I have longed. Having embraced Faith I possessed Truth, But it was like the dawn, Outside myself. Written, as on tablets, But, not yet, Written on my heart. It’s glory was God”s, And not my own, Not of … Continue reading
Brother, Redeemer
Kin of my heart, I come to You, the Altar. At Your feet I lay myself down. Redeemer Brother, cover me With your mantle. Claim me as Your own. Protect me through the night, Wake me at dawn with a sweet caress. Let my name be as a kiss upon Your lips. Closer than breath, … Continue reading
