Expressing the inexpressible
“Don’t worry,” the young one said, “I’m getting to you by the labyrinth.” There is a lesson in these words – I want to be told, what to do, to be clear on my directions; but as I walk life’s labyrinth, it is clear that is not the case. So, these words teach and assure […]
Read More The Will of GodOnce and for all wholeness – or all for one oneness Perfection of being – or reflecting meaning. The first a higher call asks one to find a way; despite failure and fall, to become what but may. The second a consort lets one travel the path; Asea without a port, less the power of […]
Read More CompanionA most pleasing gift is piety — it’s faithful without anxiety, submissive and yet non-demanding, always prudent while promise keeping. I want to be that pleasant present and unwrap myself with assent, not bowed with denial in my heart to grieve the undone good of my part. I regret the loss through my neglect, and […]
Read More RespectShoulder to shoulder, cheek by jowl arm in arm, hand in hand Love of God, neighbor, and self in union with each other. Zealous, holy, and graceful not one, not two, together. Share the have and the have-not, bring something to the table. Easy lefts and rigid rights, rest assured something happens. Keep the good […]
Read More Common LifeSitting there in the Square ruined and disheveled, cloaked in drab failure, passers by pass by One stops and stoops and with extended hand says, “Tell me about it,” and sits to listen. “I took the coin and I ran, spending it all without care, and by myself, I was a winner. Now, look at […]
Read More Mercy“Service, generous endless service, only true reverence will suffice.” giving kindness, even sacrifice, keeps me calm and not to be nervous. Yes, friendship’s cost I sometimes lament, it demands much and can be painful; and, often makes me cross and woeful. Such false self-love in that moment. No, that moment calls for self-giving and expects […]
Read More Sacrificeoh be not afraid. in the sky, the moment, on the ground alone, with friends, to mountain go, and pray with them in their presence be oh so happy and be oh so sad, submit and obey, never be the same woozy wobbly be Love’s shining Light in union are, not one not two with […]
Read More Alone WithWe humbly break bread in remembrance we honor and bless our holy one For giving us our complete fullness, our reverse pathway, our nourishing meal, “Through the Holy Eucharist He unites himself to us to nourish our souls with divine life” We humbly break bread in remembrance we honor and bless our redeemer Forgiving us […]
Read More Breaking Bread“My tongue hesitates and falter as I pronounce, Mother of God” Is God all that is and that is all? Our ideas of God don’t assure us; Infinite, Eternal, Being, He Mary’s fiat gives God’s son a mom These ideas content us; full of grace, most highly favored, and blessed by God. Immaculate heart and […]
Read More MaryShe submits to me persistently, and Her cry is tendered silently. The way is arduous and risky, I so feared the hurt I’d be risking I thought I’d rather not take the risk. With courage knowing that it’s testy, my guide offers help that’s testing as hard to hear as bad news from tests, Yes, […]
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