Lack of support does not mitigate
the example of the Cross
To follow the Way one must strive
to enhance the Spirit. Indeed, deprive
the ego and in prayer thrive
Unselfishness is rarely pleasant
Without murmur or complaint be present
with personal consideration absent
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”[1]
Selflessness sets us free.
In generosity, do not be outdone
in being kind and gentle. One cannot outrun
the need and the want must be undone
Altruism attends to the other
nurtures as a goodhearted mother
but is careful not to smother
Serve the marginalized and abandoned
“in hard and difficult places –
where there is seemingly no hope.”[2]
The example of the Cross
is one of care and selflessness
[1] Matthew 5: 3
[2] Father Judge Meditations p102
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