Jesus, enter the waters of our lives. As at the Jordan, You made holy The water of Baptism, Renew, in all men of good will, Life, that flows from the God of Heaven, Your Father, our Father, my Father. May Your Holiness Infuse the elements, That compose all created things. By the Water, Cascading from … Continue reading
Candles on Altars
All men are candles, Burning on some altar. Some disappear into nothingness, Before worldly idols, Unable to sustain their spark Beyond the veil, Into eternity. Others light the heavens As they are consumed On the altar of Love, Merging imperceptibly, Creature with Creator. When my wax is spent, I pray I am not distracted By … Continue reading
Humble Flowers
Here I am hoping, And willing, Thy kingdom come. Come now in me With Thy loving, Perfecting and forgiving. Look on me, Who am imperfection, Straining my poor hand In hoping supplication. Turn your glance Upon my soul. Made in Your image. Settle in my heart As though it were Your own mother’s womb. … Continue reading
Hugh Fitzgerald: Francis, Far From Infallible
Hugh Fitzgerald: Francis, Far From Infallible January 11, 2016 5:43 pm By Hugh Fitzgerald 141 Comments At the beginning of every year, the Pope delivers an address in Rome to welcome the foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican. Pope Francis, a nice guy, has just delivered such a speech. It deserves attention. The main … Continue reading
The Blood and the Blood
The Blood and the Blood and the Blood! O, Holy Blood, Terrible and torrential, Rain down rivers of Mercy, To ravage the Defiler, And assuage the anger of God. Wash blasphemy from the tongue of Man, And flood the souls of Men With grace, pure, lovely, and above nature, To inundate the depths of humanity, … Continue reading
Jesus, Haven of My Heart
Jesus, I place myself In the holy confines Of Your Sacred Heart. Heart of my heart, Draw heaven to me. Surround me with friends Of Your choosing, That my mind might be full Of the conversation of saints. The world is so much with me. It is temptress and shallow. I long for the deep … Continue reading
