Make of every heart a tabernacle, A holy space, Home to Thee, An ark, A Mercy seat, Where Cherubim Spread their wings And constantly adore. May heaven alight On one who prays, And rest on that blessed soul, As Pentecost anew. Across the face of the earth Find hallowed home, Ciborium for Thy Blood, Chalice … Continue reading
Courts of Praise
This poem was written to express celebration at Easter. Everyday ordinary day is so full of God’s choice blessings, that praise should flow from every corner of the earth. In the deepest darkness, may hope arise through praise of God. I invite you to linger a while and add a stanza. Courts of Praise Thank … Continue reading
Come Forth
Call to me, loudly command, When you call me forth From the grave of my sin, I rejoice. When, on the Last Day, You call me forth from the tomb, From my burial rest, I shall jubilantly rejoice. With the saints, And angels to cheer me, Invite and speak my name, Command, “Come forth!” Death … Continue reading
Jesus, Haven of My Soul
Jesus, I place myself In the holy confines Of Your Sacred Heart. Heart of my heart, Draw heaven to me. Surround me with friends Of Your choosing, That my mind might be full Of the conversation of saints. The world is so much with me. It is temptress and shallow. I long for the deep … Continue reading
Considering Human Life
From a comment considering human life Yong Lee Shanghai, China We must not forget that life is a continuum and a mystery. Dissecting it into small fragments destroys both. One thing is for certain, destroying a fetus guarantees one less baby, one less toddler, one less child, one less adolescent, and one less adult man or … Continue reading
