I left You long ago, To wander in a world of choices, Bombarded by alluring voices. I left at home All cords that bound, Proudly casting off all staked to holy ground. I soared mounting the wind, On Icharus’ wings waxed proud, ‘Til sun and heat spoke Truth aloud. I left You long ago. Now … Continue reading
Death is Strong – Love Stronger
From a treatise by Baldwin, bishop of Canterbury Love is as strong as death Death is strong, for it can rob us of the gift of life. Love too is strong, for it can restore us to a better life. Death is strong, for it can strip us of this robe of flesh. Love too … Continue reading
Oil of Gladness
Opening my eyes on rising: “O Lord, anoint me With the oil of gladness.” Bathing and breakfast Follow with forgetfulness. My heartfelt entreaties Fade from memory, As day draws me To familiar action. You, my Friend, Do not forget. Your pleasure Is my sanctification, And Your delight, My consolation. Singing my soul Invites me To … Continue reading
AN EFFICACIOUS METHOD OF OFFERING OUR ACTIONS TO GOD
H/T Catholic Tradition.org While St. Gertrude was offering a certain action to God, saying: O Lord, I offer Thee this work through Thine Only Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to the praise of Thine eternal Majesty; it was revealed to her that whatever action was thus offered would acquire a worth … Continue reading
Unusual Gifts
Way back when, I discovered an usual gift, which I exercised for a time. It wasn’t as though, I possessed it. It seemed more like a cooperation, of sorts, in faith. It started when my friend, Charlotte, came up to me after a prayer meeting, and asked if she could share a vision God had … Continue reading
