From the Moral Reflections on Job by Saint Gregory the Great, pope The law of the Lord is manifold How must we interpret this law of God? How, if not by love? The love that stamps the precepts of right-living on the mind and bids us put them into practice. Listen to Truth speaking of … Continue reading
Rejoice in the Lord always
From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop Rejoice in the Lord always The Apostle tells us to rejoice, but in the Lord, not in the world. Whoever wishes to be a friend of this world, says Scripture, will be reckoned an enemy of God. As a man cannot serve two masters, so one cannot rejoice … Continue reading
Dreams Dreamt Before
Oh, I’ve waken to new sunshine Of dawns risen o’er the hills. I’ve swum in quivering rivers, And climbed in flight as gulls. I’ve shown bright with each moonlight And fallen with each star. I’ve feathered clouds with soft down And sprinkled rain afar. I’ve snuggled to a blade of grass And clutched a rose … 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
Mysterious Will of God
From Your Cross You looked upon Man Your eyes were blinded By Your Own Blood. You could not even wipe That Blood away, For bound to a Cross, Your Hands were held fast To the mysterious Will Of Your Father. In Your Bloody Blindness, You felt the anguish of rejection, The rejection of Your People, … Continue reading
Many Veils
Still the many veils Stand between us. I know they are the weave Of my concupiscence, Hanging over my heart, Weighing the corners Of my smile, Hiding me from You In my shame. Must I forgive myself For being other Than Your Christ? My imperfection, And repeated falls Spoil my high hopes, But I find … Continue reading
