Reparation (next day repost)

The nature of reparation?

prayerful hope and preparation.

What does that virtue mean?

To make up for losses

with sincere devotion

and needy promotion.

“If this virtue of reparation

is not exercised

it will languish… it is a talent

that God demands of us”[1]

Ordinary acts of reparation –

a witness of good will:

Doing good for neighbor

without regard for one’s welfare

Extraordinary acts of reparation –

obedience to Truth:

Sacrificing for fervent souls

without melancholic tolls.

“Reparation is atonement

expressed through sacrifice.”[2]

[1] The Meditations of Father Judge p. 6

[2] Ibid p.6

Reparation

The nature of reparation?

prayerful hope and preparation.

What does that virtue mean?

To make up for losses

with sincere devotion

and needy promotion.

“If this virtue of reparation

is not exercised

it will languish… it is a talent

that God demands of us”[1]

Ordinary acts of reparation –

a witness of good will:

Doing good for neighbor

without regard for one’s welfare

Extraordinary acts of reparation –

obedience to Truth:

Sacrificing for fervent souls

without melancholic tolls.

“Reparation is atonement

expressed through sacrifice.”[2]

[1] The Meditations of Father Judge p. 6

[2] Ibid p.6

marginalized (next day repost)

abandoned and hopeless,

left alone and thankless

overlooked and useless…

unlovely

“We labor in the tangled parts

of the Vineyard in the midst

of those who are furiously

hostile”[1]

Missionaries sow

despite a lack of support –

where many are unfriendly,

where most are unwelcoming.

Embrace the rejected –

“What a life to seek such!..

To seek beginnings

with abandoned and deserted persons”[2]

Alongside and Hopeful

Personal and Thankful

Close by and Useful

Lovable

[1] Ibid p. 9

[2] Father Judge Meditations p. 9

marginalized

abandoned and hopeless,

left alone and thankless

overlooked and useless…

unlovely

“We labor in the tangled parts

of the Vineyard in the midst

of those who are furiously

hostile”[1]

Missionaries sow

despite a lack of support –

where many are unfriendly,

where most are unwelcoming.

Embrace the rejected –

“What a life to seek such!..

To seek beginnings

with abandoned and deserted persons”[2]

Alongside and Hopeful

Personal and Thankful

Close by and Useful

Lovable

[1] Ibid p. 9

[2] Father Judge Meditations p. 9

Low-Hanging Notes

In silence the tree notes

give voice without our throats…

notes hang in harmony –

a quiet symphony

Posted with reverence,

displayed in deference…

notes of aspiration –

hope for all creation

With truth, they simply ring

from joyful voices swing…

notes for wholeness being –

faith fosters foreseeing

They do not hesitate,

make my soul resonate…

notes without a handle –

love is kind and gentle

Peace through preparedness,

mercy confers blessedness…

notes shared for accord –

beauty has been restored

Savoring (repost)

Absorbed in the moment

doing simple things well…

waking up,

presenting prayers,

doing exercises,

performing duties.

“God’s love actuates us,

and we must love God with…

our whole strength,

our whole heart

our whole soul,

our whole mind.” [1]

Sharing the moment

to sanctify life promoting …

peacefulness,

gentleness,

helpfulness,

pleasantness.

“God sanctifies us.

We, therefore, unite in

adoring,

praising,

thanking,

blessing”[2]

Attentive to the moment

savor our presence for…

work,

hobbies,

play,

friendships.

[1] Father Judge Meditations p.243

[2] Ibid p.243

Savoring

Absorbed in the moment

doing simple things well…

waking up,

presenting prayers,

doing exercises,

performing duties.

“God’s love actuates us,

and we must love God with…

our whole strength,

our whole heart

our whole soul,

our whole mind.” [1]

Sharing the moment

to sanctify life promoting …

peacefulness,

gentleness,

helpfulness,

pleasantness.

“God sanctifies us.

We, therefore, unite in

adoring,

praising,

thanking,

blessing”[2]

Attentive to the moment

savor our presence for…

work,

hobbies,

play,

friendships.

[1] Father Judge Meditations p.243

[2] Ibid p.243

Possibilities

Homework shakes Busywork

Busywork shakes Homework

Collaboration shakes Imagination

Imagination shakes Collaboration

Groundwork takes Footwork

Footwork takes Groundwork

Coordination takes Implementation

Implementation takes Coordination

Framework stakes Hard Work

Hard Work stakes Framework

Communion stakes Imitation

Imitation stakes Communion

Teamwork makes Dreamwork

Dreamwork makes Teamwork

Cooperation makes Inspiration

Inspiration makes Cooperation

In the Potter’s Hand

It is not I who shapes God

It is God who shapes me up

According to the best shape for me.

Yes I am God’s handiwork

and with fear and trembling

I await her hand in forming me.

I realize there is a time for everything

and God’s hand is kind and gentle

and just and merciful.

So, I must be flexible

and ready to never be the same

as I become one with God’s will.

With confidence

I go the Way opens

And thank God for her imprint.