I would like to offer You the perfect, But all I have is me. So, here I am, Sorrowful, in all my misery. In hope I approach You, Through the gaping wound in Your Side, Through which flowed Your Mercy, Your Final Word. Wash me, Son of God, In that endless river, Your Life poured … Continue reading
Host upon the Altar
Pristine the whiteness Engulfed in radiant flame, Golden the rays, Set about Your throne upon the altar. For all the beauty of the monstrance, You outshine the artist’s creation, Just as You outshine Creation. Give me eyes to see the Reality. My eyes are designed to apprehend matter. Here, You give us Mystery, Divinity. I … Continue reading
No Empty Dream
Lamenting, I quit my case. Sorrowing, my complaints lie with me In dust and ashes. The plaintiff has become defendant. I rest the case I brought against You. What have I proven? That I never knew You? That I never sought You? Counterfeits sufficed to fill my belly. There was always another dream on … Continue reading
On Eucharist
Reflection on St. Augustine’s, “I seemed to hear your voice from on high: ‘I am the food of the mature: grow, then, and you shall eat me. You will not change me into yourself like bodily food; but you will be changed into me’.” On Eucharist O Christ, I receive Thee That I might become Thee. … Continue reading
Folly’s Zeal
Immodest child, Immoderate man, So, you think to slay dragons, By wit and prowess, Armed with nature’s sword. You think it cruel And mean-spirited, That a “good” God Choose to temper you, By merciful humiliation. He thwarts your inventions, And plans of glory. “All for God,” your dream, Yet you are at the center, With … 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. Join us to read and/or contribute. To participate, go to your blog and create a post titled Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. Make sure that the post links back to here, and leave a link to your snippets post on our host, RAnn’s, site, This, … Continue reading
