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
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
It’s time once again for Sunday Snippets. We are Catholic bloggers sharing weekly our best posts with one another. As for me, I am a wife of 51 years, a mother of two beautiful daughters, a Sinai nurse (NYC – 1962), a photographer 0f sorts (photo-jo.smugmug.com) a writer (poet in awe of God). Prayer and daily Mass … Continue reading
The Banquet
You who eat to gladden your gut, You who indulge to comfort the flesh, Come to a true banquet! Rejoice your spirit, Give joy to your soul. Fatten your prayer on faith. Let words ravish the Heart of God. Even words unspoken, but burning in your heart, Call angels to your side. Quiet the world, … Continue reading
Tears’ Requite
Awash on shores of errant heart, Crystalline soldiers wend their depart. The battle o’er, the mend begun, Hovering Spirit break forth thy sun. You tugged as moon on ebbing tide, To etch and burrow as to chide, But than as swells of billowed lace, You left a smile of radiant grace. To purge my soul … Continue reading
