Saint Lawrence of Brindisi

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was born in 1559 in southern Italy. As a young boy, he was heavily influenced by local Capuchins and became a friar in their order at age 16. Languages came supernaturally to him as he mastered Syriac, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Italian, German, and French. Because of this, he influenced a breadth … Continue reading

Be Perfect

Be perfect, You say.“Be perfect, as the Father is perfect.” “Perfection” is held before our eyes,Hung in the heavens, like a star,Like a luminous star,As a star going before us,Beckoning to us,Inviting, “Come follow me.” In the dark of Your Mystery,We make ready,We journey forth,Answering a call,A call written on the heart,Engraved, as by prophetic … Continue reading

Sun upon a Meadow

Sun Upon a Meadow Sitting in the sunshine of Your Love,I lift my heart,That elevated by caring Angels,As the arms of Moses by Aaron and Hur,The battle for my soul,May be won by grace. Bathed in the perpetual rays of Mercy,Streaming from Your Sacred Heart,Held aloft in holy prayer,With the memory,And succor of Mother Mary,I … Continue reading