(based on Meditations on the Tarot by Anonymous) The world turned upside down coerces perspective, requiring sacrifice with serene acceptance. Isaac spoke to his father Abraham. “Father,” he said. “Here I am, Here are the fire and the wood, but where is the offering?” [1] Now, the domain of freedom is found between two spheresContinue reading “XII The Hanged Man (next day repost)”
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XII The Hanged Man
(based on Meditations on the Tarot by Anonymous) The world turned upside down coerces perspective, requiring sacrifice with serene acceptance. Isaac spoke to his father Abraham. “Father,” he said. “Here I am, Here are the fire and the wood, but where is the offering?” [1] Now, the domain of freedom is found between two spheresContinue reading “XII The Hanged Man”
Woke
Our spiritual honesty reveals our soul’s integrity. My prayer discloses, and expression exposes my zeal reflects and happiness inflects “The missionary work, whatever it may be, has perfection and grace from the spiritual exercises.” [1] Done with exact persistence and persevered with insistence Spiritual Exercises are a necessity and a most valuable equity listen toContinue reading “Woke”
Safe (Psalm 4)
You alone are my God, and make me safe. But, You do not seem to be listening. How long, must I endure this emptiness? Is everything really just a delusion? Why does it feel like You ignore me? Sometimes I feel neglected and all alone; I even begin to wonder whyContinue reading “Safe (Psalm 4)”
Again (next day repost)
As I walk the labyrinth, my turnaround is vital. Reflection… I remember that I both reflect on the truth and reflect the truth. Recollection… I review when I recall what was to recall what is. Responsibility… I recognize that I must respond with a heartfelt response. Reawaken… I recuperate when I with rapid eye movementContinue reading “Again (next day repost)”
Again
As I walk the labyrinth, my turnaround is vital. Reflection… I remember that I both reflect on the truth and reflect the truth. Recollection… I review when I recall what was to recall what is. Responsibility… I recognize that I must respond with a heartfelt response. Reawaken… I recuperate when I with rapid eye movementContinue reading “Again”
Consoled-Psalm 101 (next day repost)
I sing of your love and mercy; You, my Lady, and my God. I am careful to lead a life worthy of Your love — I follow my heart and feel safe in Your house. I hate faithlessness and will not keep the fickle company. I get angry when I hear slanderContinue reading “Consoled-Psalm 101 (next day repost)”
Consoled-Psalm 101
I sing of your love and mercy; You, my Lady, and my God. I am careful to lead a life worthy of Your love — I follow my heart and feel safe in Your house. I hate faithlessness and will not keep the fickle company. I get angry when I hear slanderContinue reading “Consoled-Psalm 101”
Apostolic Spirit (next day repost)
“The apostolic spirit, exercises promote it, prayers receive it, and practices conserve it.”[1] Serious study and meditation promote it, but “self” menace it. Selfishness withers, self-seeking desiccates, self-satisfaction parches, self-interest shrinks. Sincere charity and heartfelt zeal render us indifferent and detached. “The world is a fiery and seething furnace and blessed are those souls thatContinue reading “Apostolic Spirit (next day repost)”
Apostolic Spirit
“The apostolic spirit, exercises promote it, prayers receive it, and practices conserve it.”[1] Serious study and meditation promote it, but “self” menace it. Selfishness withers, self-seeking desiccates, self-satisfaction parches, self-interest shrinks. Sincere charity and heartfelt zeal render us indifferent and detached. “The world is a fiery and seething furnace and blessed are those souls thatContinue reading “Apostolic Spirit”
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