joy – MaddogPoetry

Psalm 22 (Final Part)

For She has not scorned me in my suffering; She has not disregarded me in my affliction She has listened to my cry for help. I will tell my story over and over; I will keep all my promises. The poor will have food and be satisfied; all whoContinue reading “Psalm 22 (Final Part)”

Faith’s Fruit

Joy comes from security. Joy is built for tranquility. “What must I do to have eternal life?” “You know the commandments” “I have kept them since I was a child” “Sell everything you have then… come, follow me.”[1] When I answer the Call, rapt with a fearful Faith. When I am well with God andContinue reading “Faith’s Fruit”

Rain

“One can find so many pains when the rain is falling.”[1] Rain, rain… go away “Umbrella is comfort, rain is life! You must often leave comfort to touch life!”[2] Come back another day “Those who say sunshine brings happiness have never danced in the rain.”[3] Rain, rain… soak away “If you pray for rain, youContinue reading “Rain”

Silence of Wonderment

In the silence of wonderment, we listen with joy, sharing the Good News, and celebrating the Way with harmony. In the silence of wonderment, “St. Joseph is a saint of few words… learn from him charity of speech.”[1] To be kinder and gentler, speak well, and listen better. In the silence of wonderment, we listenContinue reading “Silence of Wonderment”

Yearn (Psalm 63)

O God, my Mother, my heart yearns for you; my soul desires you, my body longs for you, I am in a dry and dreary land where there is no water. I am still in your presence, though Embrace me and give me peace and equanimity. Your love is better than life, I sing inContinue reading “Yearn (Psalm 63)”

Goodness (Psalm 4)

Here I am, hear my plea, O my God. I feel abandoned and all alone; I even wonder why you would listen to me be merciful to me and hear my prayer. How long, must I live with these indignities? Is my life full of delusions? Am I lying to myself? My Lady hasContinue reading “Goodness (Psalm 4)”