“Do not be amazed that I told you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” – Jn 3:8
from above we’re born
moving like the restless wind
’til we’re home again
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. – Jn 20:20
the scars i bear
reminders of mistakes
moments of regret
the scars you bear
reminders of sacrifice
love’s eternal pledge
Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. – Lk 24:35
evening walk ends
in breaking of the bread
divine nature shown
Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her. – Jn 20:18
I have seen the Lord
He is risen
He is alive He is with us
He is present to us
i have felt his presence
i am but a sinner
who has been forgiven
yet i have seen the Lord
and i have been loved
Ask for the grace to see Him
to feel his presence
Ask and it will be given
so His will be done
You will show me the path to life,
abounding joy in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever. – Ps 16:11
You opened my eyes
to the beaming joy of mother church
when her lost children visit
even if only twice a year
You opened my ears
to the resounding joy
when gloria and alleluias are sung
after the season of fasting
You opened my heart
to all those who are yet trapped
in the busyness of this world
instead of the joy of your presence
You gave me the grace
to be aware and grateful
for finding the joy of the Lord
in all the things ordinary
Longing For Water 