Babe of Bethlehem,Your Star still lights the way.You are the loveliest flower,Your Father’s good creation,A wondrous bouquet.Kings are approaching,Bearing gifts,While this New Day dawns.This day finds me by Your side,Reverently watching,As you nurseAt Mother Mary’s breast.In the ordinary tasks of Motherhood,Mary is all gift.Strangely, I am learningAs I gaze on Your holy family.I squeeze in … Continue reading →

You, O Lord, inflame my heart.Rush on me, O Lord!Rush on me, O Holy Spirit,As I devour You, O God,Devour Me. Descend into my depths.Awaken my soul.Resurrect my poor spirit.Rise in my heart.I am Your servant, Lord. My members are nowYour members, Jesus.My heart, Your heart,My eyes, Your eyes,My ears, Your ears. Arise, O Lord! … Continue reading →

Where are you pasturing your flock, O good Shepherd, who carry the whole flock on your shoulders? (For the whole of human nature is one sheep and you have lifted it onto your shoulders). Show me the place of peace, lead me to the good grass that will nourish me, call me by name so … Continue reading →