Wake the Heavens Peoples of the Earth,This hour beseeches you.Rise from your slumber,Shake off the demons of sloth.Open your eyes,Lift the veil that hides your sin. Peoples of the Earth,The dead beseech you.The living call out.The blind place their hands upon your arm.Truth is at the door.Open and receive. Peoples of the Earth,Hope for the … Continue reading
A prayer to the Good Shepherd
From a commentary on the Song of Songs by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishopA prayer to the Good Shepherd Where do you pasture your sheep, O Good Shepherd, you who carry on your shoulders the whole flock? For it is but one sheep, this entire human race whom you lift onto your shoulders. Show me … Continue reading
Spiritual Communion
Come, my Lord, to this poor dwelling,You are Lord of all, and heaven is at handAs You approach.Come in Spirit to my humble abode,At your coming, the angels make ready.They spread their wings over Your Mercy Seat,Come. Be enthroned, here in my heart.Allow the splendor of heaven to scatter flowers alongYour Way,As You incline, Your … Continue reading
Be Holy! 