This poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson seems very appropriate for the New Year -the Advent New Year beginning today. Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the … Continue reading
One Ave Maria
“. . . One Ave Maria [Hail Mary] said without sensible fervor, but with a pure will in a time of aridity, has much more value in my sight than an entire Rosary recited in the midst of consolations.” ——–The Blessed Mother to Sr: Benigna Consolata Ferrero
Pour Forth New Day
Thank you, God Almighty! In these new moments Of the New Year, I bow before You, Lord of All. Creation like Time Continues to pour forth From Your Glorious Majesty. Never an unprovided instant, All as You command For the good of all. Given is the peace and plenty, Heard the prayers that bind Your … Continue reading
Known But by Grace
Only, and far flung God, Bursting upon the scene of Time To start the clock By uncreated might, And usher forth Your manifold good will, In the splendor of creation, Look on me, In my becoming. In this, the only now I know, This precious fleeting instant, Reveal Yourself evermore. You entered Time That Man … Continue reading
Mothers in Un-ending Mourning–Take My Hand
Take My hand, The very same hand That in infancy Grasped My Mother’s finger, Hugged her about the neck. Look into My Eyes, The very eyes That held My Mother’s gaze. Let me take you To your child, Never forgotten, Buried in secret mourning, No day without pain. Your little one has a heart of … Continue reading
Chosen
O Holy Father, On my death, And the occasion of my judgement, I offer You Jesus’ Love for me. See how He wants me eternally. Dying to hold me, His Blood claims me as His own. He created me with such care, As I took form in my mother’s womb. He lavished attentions on me … Continue reading
