I press my ear To Your Heart, my Jesus. With the beating rhythm, That bounds within Your Breast, My Spirit takes wing, And rushes to Your Side, That pierced and open side, That Gate of Heaven. “Enter,” You invite. Leaving without my fear, I enter in. I am all ear, You, all Heart And Fire, … Continue reading
Stir into Flame
Fire once flame Enkindled by the Spirit, Smolder. Embers still aglow, Await a new Wind, And a prayer, Sent on the breath Of the will, Catalyst and fuel. O Spirit blaze again To the heavens, Sending heat and light To ignite those cold, World-weary and, now, ready. Then will the sparks fly And … Continue reading
Blossom in the Desert
Sad the plight of Man, Mourning the lose of Paradise. Captive to cowardice, Hiding from his God. Cast out, betraying, And accusing one another, Empty of grace, forlorn. One garden of hope remains. One paradise, Ready for the Spring. One immaculate heaven on earth. O Virgin, say but the Word, And your “Fiat” Will blossom … Continue reading
Counting Stars
Counting Stars I counted stars today.As prophets and dreamers,Glimpsing God through the darkness,My wonder soared.I, too, beheldThe promise of eternity,Stretched across the eons. Mere points of lightIn a midnight sky,Announcing Truth veiled in mystery,Of things hidden and unseen,Of ages long past and yet to be.Who with meKnows that there is more,Much more? Lanterns hung in … Continue reading
Be Holy! 