MaddogPoetry

VI The Lovers

(Pearls from Hermes)

Realizing attraction,

fulfilling romance,

achieving harmony,

Love takes optimism.

“ She seizes him and kisses him,

and with impudence she says,

‘I had to make sacrifices,

today, I have made my vows.’ ” [1]

The body cannot go

without nutrition

The mind cannot

go without stimulation

But, the spiritual effect

of love restores all being –

the soul absorbs grace

and rests in divine communion.

Chastity practices

poverty and obedience,

Being one with God’s will

provides confidence.

“Ask, and it will be given;

seek, and you will find;

for everyone who asks, receives,

and those who seek, find.” [2]

[1] Proverbs 7: 13-14

[2] Matthew 7: 7-8

Eucharist (next day repost)

Corpus Christi –

a day of the Blessed Sacrament,

a day of the Holy Eucharist.

a day of Love.

a day of Reparation,

a day of Faith

“Jesus loves to be remembered

and His love magnifies

what is done for the love of Him.”[1]

Yes, a loving act of faith

Brings a quick response

from Jesus

Thank Him for such faith

and show more service,

more love, more sacrifice.

“His Heart is consoled

and comforted. Yes, Jesus wants

your acts of love and reparation.”[2]

[1] The Meditations of Father Judge p. 188

[2] Ibid. p. 188

Eucharist

Corpus Christi –

a day of the Blessed Sacrament,

a day of the Holy Eucharist.

a day of Love.

a day of Reparation,

a day of Faith

“Jesus loves to be remembered

and His love magnifies

what is done for the love of Him.”[1]

Yes, a loving act of faith

Brings a quick response

from Jesus

Thank Him for such faith

and show more service,

more love, more sacrifice.

“His Heart is consoled

and comforted. Yes, Jesus wants

your acts of love and reparation.”[2]

[1] The Meditations of Father Judge p. 188

[2] Ibid. p. 188

Emmaus (next day repost)

“Do not labor for the food

that perishes,

but for that which endure.”[1]

He broke bread on the night

He was betrayed and abandoned –

the start of a shameful death

“His love was without measure…

Ingratitude

did not cause Him to falter.”[2]

The Cenacle is radiant

but without Communion,

all is darkness.

Yes, with Eucharist

a great treasure is shared

all is light.

A gift is given…

greater than any wealth,

greater than any holdings.

“The treasure houses of the sea

of the earth and of the sky

can not contain it.”[3]

[1] John 6:35

[2] The Meditations of Father Judge p. 192

[3] Ibid p. 192

Emmaus

“Do not labor for the food

that perishes,

but for that which endure.”[1]

He broke bread on the night

He was betrayed and abandoned –

the start of a shameful death

“His love was without measure…

Ingratitude

did not cause Him to falter.”[2]

The Cenacle is radiant

but without Communion,

all is darkness.

Yes, with Eucharist

a great treasure is shared

all is light.

A gift is given…

greater than any wealth,

greater than any holdings.

“The treasure houses of the sea

of the earth and of the sky

can not contain it.”[3]

[1] John 6:35

[2] The Meditations of Father Judge p. 192

[3] Ibid p. 192

Courage

The Magi had courage

going to Herod about

the birth of a usurper.

They boldly asked

and did not soften

their intention

to render homage.

“They knew his politics

his trickery, perfidy,

and cruelty… the wrath

and danger it would draw”[1]

The grace of the Spirit

gives witness

and we see in them

the Gift of Fortitude

The Magi’s epiphany

revealed to them and us

the presence of Jesus

and what it means

“God exalted Jesus…

to grant repentance

and forgiveness of sins.”^[2]

[1] The Meditations of Father Judge p.43

[2] Acts 5:29

Resilience (next day repost)

Faced with adversity,

rally with entreaty.

I am grateful –

I hear the “No…”

and understand the denial.

Yes, I was not heard

but heeded.

I give thanks –

I hear the “Not yet…”

and recognize the veto.

Sure, 1 was not followed

but noticed.

I am blessed –

I hear the “But…”

and apprehend the rebuff.

Indeed, I was not accepted

but engaged

I am graced –

I hear the “No way…”

and suffer the rejection.

So, I was not backed

but respected.

Despite the contention,

engage with attention.

Resilience

Faced with adversity,

rally with entreaty.

I am grateful –

I hear the “No…”

and understand the denial.

Yes, I was not heard

but heeded.

I give thanks –

I hear the “Not yet…”

and recognize the veto.

Sure, 1 was not followed

but noticed.

I am blessed –

I hear the “But…”

and apprehend the rebuff.

Indeed, I was not accepted

but engaged

I am graced –

I hear the “No way…”

and suffer the rejection.

So, I was not backed

but respected.

Despite the contention,

engage with attention.

Resolution (next day repost)

The past year done…

offer thanksgiving

for grace and blessing.

“Gratitude implies

appreciation;

insists on realization” [1]

Resolve anew…

breathe life into the soul

and be holy whole.

Respond anew…

answer the should

and be a power for good

“Thanks works throughout

our practice…

and make us forget us”[2]

Restate anew…

nurture zealous youth

and serve the Truth

Redo anew…

make self-sacrifice

and loving care suffice

“… trust in God

whose providence enhance

every blade of grass”[3]

[1] The Meditations of Father Judge p. 34

[2] Ibid p. 34

[3] Ibid p. 34

Resolution