aware – MaddogPoetry

Examen

Awake See what God sees – The window of the soul reflects with detachment. Accept Be graceful – Life is complicated, Love is conflicted. Aware God’s presence – Our divine influence grasped by a leap of faith. Attune Face weaknesses – Resistance is futile prepare to make amends. Attend MoveContinue reading “Examen”

What I Want

God, have pity on me for I am a sinner. Help me, to love always in all ways. Help me, to be aware of Your call and attentive with my answer. Let me see what You see Let me hear what You hear Give me, the courage to praise, reverence, and serve You Give meContinue reading “What I Want”

Hospitality

be prepared be aware be ready be available Doing whatever it takes to be present. Willing to provide comfort and consolation. welcoming helpful gentle pleasant Making it so that the stranger feels at home and at ease. Creating space for neighbor to sense warmth and kindness. hospitality needs to be generous wants to be kindContinue reading “Hospitality”

Pure in Heart

Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God[1] The steadfast and loyal heart is directed by good intention, open to opportunities. Faith-filled perception renders one awake, aware, and attentive for the Beatific Vision Enlightenment sees with God’s eyes and clarity hears with God’s ears, in turn the soul is grasped by God.Continue reading “Pure in Heart”

Guest

Graciousness is a salutary role, there are no rules but there is a way – listen without observing and submit with affirmation. Both welcomed at the table and chosen chum on the couch… considered wanted company is a gift and leads to being a courted blessing. Sought to share activity is an honor – conscientiousContinue reading “Guest”

Waiting

Waiting is not for me, you, or another… Waiting is with me, you, and another. Waiting listens with patience – Aware of what is revealed. A part while being apart, hearing the sounds of silence, continue to continue. Waiting stands still with courage – Attentive to needs and wants. Abide despite abiding, cultivating is theContinue reading “Waiting”

Oasis

We start each day alone. Be aware and be attentive. Be aware that those who cross your path is the image and likeness. Be attentive and honor all and yield not to discouragement. The Spirit drove him forth into the desert.”[1] Prayer and fasting opens us This rite of passage tests – If we listen,Continue reading “Oasis”