You are the sun. Your rays stream To penetrate the sinner’s heart. Salvation is a river. Your Cross is at its head. You are its eternal heart. I have polluted the waters. The waters of my baptism, Yet I come again. I come repenting, Here to the foot Of Your redeeming Cross. I remember Salvation. … Continue reading
In Your Love Forever
You are the sun At the center of the Cross. I have polluted the waters of my baptism, And come again To the foot of Your Cross. As my prayer rises From the dust of my fall, Into the heaven, Which is with You, Stretch out Your arms eternally, To embrace me yet again, Bring … Continue reading
Who is the Poorest of the Poor?
Who is the poorest of the Poor? Is it not the one deprived of womb? Is it not the one gone unnamed? Given a frame But denied rightful claim, Stripped bear of place, No space to grow, Deprived of a proper birth? Is it not the one evicted, Before drawing it’s first breath, Whose beating … Continue reading
Work of Love
Make of every heart a tabernacle, A holy space, Home to Thee, An ark, A Mercy seat, Where Cherubim Spread their wings And constantly adore. May heaven alight On one who prays, And rest on that blessed soul, As Pentecost anew. Across the face of the earth Find hallowed home, Ciborium for Thy Blood, Chalice … Continue reading
