On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself soul and body to Thee, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Thy purity, the unerring keenness of Thy justice, and the might of Thy love. Thou art the Strength and Light of my soul. In Thee I live and … Continue reading
From a letter to the Corinthians by Pope Saint Clement – Seek the good of all, not personal advantage
From divineoffice.org The command has been written: Cling to the saints, for those who cling to them will be sanctified. There is a passage in Scripture as well which states: With the innocent man you will be innocent, and with the chosen one you will be chosen also; likewise with the perverse you will deal perversely. Devote … Continue reading
To Your Silence
Here I am Lord I have brought the world and my day with me What a motley crew arrayed before You But not in vain. We come with a clatter My noise, our noise, To the Silence. The deafening roar To the hallowed stillness. Whisper in the chamber of our meeting Where we tent with … Continue reading
Suddenly in Time
Eons marked in time, an ocean drop by drop Faith tested to the nth, suddenly to be here Sand through an hour glass, seeds promising the crop Eons marked in time, an ocean drop by drop Cathartic rhythms purging like the wild hop You wanted wine, we gave you beer Eons marked in time, an … Continue reading