Be perfect, You say. “Be perfect, as the Father is perfect.” “Perfection” is held before our eyes, Hung in the heavens, like a star, Like a luminous star, As a star going before us, Beckoning to us, Inviting, “Come follow me.” In the dark of Your Mystery, We make ready, We journey forth, Answering a … Continue reading
Who is the Poorest of the Poor?
Who is the poorest of the Poor? Is it not the one deprived of womb? Is it not the one gone unnamed? Given a frame But denied rightful claim, Stripped bear of place, No space to grow, Deprived of a proper birth? Is it not the one evicted, Before drawing it’s first breath, Whose beating … Continue reading
“Fiat”
“Fiat.” To Mary’s “Fiat,” I say, “Amen. Amen. Amen. ” “Fiat”, my gift to You, my King. I give You, here in my heart, Mary’s “Fiat”, That so inflamed the heart of Your Father, That He gave her His Kingdom, Enfleshing You, His Son. The instant Mary formed her ascent in her heart and mind, … Continue reading
Sweet Presence
You are here. My soul drinks Of Your Presence. Here is sweetness pervading, Time with no measure, Eternity kissing the moment, Stillness, though fleeting. Your touch stirs the life of me. I want to dance, Charged with new vigor. I should simply gaze on You But the power of life Is hard to resist, And … Continue reading
Love’s Reach
I reach for You With my life, All my life. It is not for naught, That You labored, Bore my sins. I reach for You With my thoughts. In the night, I contemplate Your Dying. Writhing in agony, Alone with hell’s phantoms, Blood called From Your flesh. More than a drop Spoke my name. Here … Continue reading
