“The Republicans are clueless and the Democrats are complicit”, the strong words are those of Robert Spencer. He calls for “a massive change of the political culture in Washington.” His is practically a one man crusade to educate people to the danger of our ignorance. He points out that there simply is very little understanding … Continue reading
Saint Gregory the Great, pope
From a homily on Ezekiel by Saint Gregory the Great, pope For Christ’s love I do not spare myself in speaking of him Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Note that a man whom the Lord sends forth as a preacher is called a watchman. A watchman … 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 … Continue reading
His All For You
Your Father built the world With you in mind. You needn’t be important To be important. God has made you so. You are carved upon His hand; A perfect fit! The Father’s desire for you, Waits upon you. The God of all the Universe Halted by your will, For without you He won’t. When your … Continue reading
This Day For God
Father, I thank you for this day, this holy day. As I rise from sleep, may my soul arise, Leaving sin to seek Your face. As I wash in preparation for new day, I recall my Baptism. And the cleansing River of Life That flowed from the side of my Redeemer. As I clothe … Continue reading