April 2023 – MaddogPoetry

Hopes

(based on Anima Christi by Ignatius Loyola) Breath of the Spirit, inspire me Body and Blood of Christ, nurture me Bounty of the Creator, sustain me Zealous Christ, strengthen me Sacrificed Christ, save me Risen Christ, restore me Your fiat moves me Your acceptance assures me Your perseverance encourages me Your wounds preserve me. HelpContinue reading “Hopes”

Anonymous Trust

hope prompts faith faith instills trust and leads to care so I engender trust by being pleasant by doing good random acts of kindness do no harm and kindness begets kindness can’t we all get along assume I am not a threat and pose no danger to behave civilly overcomes crudity and prevents cruelty yesContinue reading “Anonymous Trust”

Abiding in Love

All that I am and all that I do is Yours. I yield to Your presence, I surrender to Your will, I abide in Your love I treasure Your blessings and revel in Your grace. I reflect Your truth and goodness. You have restored me to oneness with you. Embrace me fully. You give meContinue reading “Abiding in Love”

Cleansing Lenses

Before I put my glasses on… I wipe them with a special cloth that frees them of specks. I am now ready for what’s ahead, prepared for the epiphanies and aware of possibilities. My glasses shield the windows of my soul, protecting and obfuscating what I see and how I am seen. How I seeContinue reading “Cleansing Lenses”

Give Me Grace

Jesus give me the grace to remember, “all is gift, all is grace” I often expect you to intervene and give me what I want. Instead rightfully and correctly You provide me with what I need. I pray for peace and quiet to listen intently. I get a cacophony of distractions Continue reading “Give Me Grace”