Be attentive to the small. Diminutive things hide gift, Less the glory, Inviting in simplicity And in need, Making room for God to move Upon the empty places, To spend Himself. God will not keep company With vain glory, Nor suffer the competition Of the arrogant will. The humble, Empty of self, Win the Heart … Continue reading
Veterans Day–Passion of a Warrior
When did his passion begin? Did it commence with the kiss By which he bid his loved ones adieu. Or did the call to battle Bid him count the cost, Shattering vanities and proud hoorahs, With winter ice Through veins Piercing to the marrow of bone. The Call was always greater Than one man’s valor … Continue reading
Knowing You
I have been flawed For all the years You have known me. Ah, but You Have known me. In this is my hope, That I have known You, too.
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival.
Hello, and welcome. We are a group of Catholic bloggers who gather weekly to share our best posts with each other. Join us to read and contribute if you like. Make sure that post links back to Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. Don’t forget to leave a link to your post on our host, at RAnn’s … Continue reading
You Are a New Creation
You are a new creation. You hear the words, Even delight at them. Smiling and free You run off to play, Tucking the Words away. Think to steal a day. Take out the Words. Turn them in your heart. With fingers of prayer, Feel their frame, Touch them again. The Words do not come alone. … Continue reading
Of False Messiahs
In these days, it’s good to remind myself often that my citizenship is in heaven and my King carries me, not some raving crowd or false messiah.
