Magnificat in the nano-second of conceptiona wave sent out, rippling creationnothing will ever compare to this:so imperceptible the stars,planets and everything that breathedfused in harmony as the soul of the worldexpanded, caught in one gentle ‘yes’a tsunami of overwhelming love. time out of ordinary time light from extraordinary lighteverything that had been, now never would … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “Magnificat”
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May today there be peace within.May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you….May you be content knowing you are … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – Prayer of Peace
TRUST IN THE SLOW WORK OF GOD Above alltrust in the slow work of God We are,quite naturally,impatient in everythingto reach the end without delay.We should like to skip the intermediate stages We are impatient of beingon the way to the unknown, something new. And yetit is the law of progressthat is madeby passing through … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “Trust in the Slow Work of God”
Servant of Others You lovingly washed your disciples’ feet,Dirty, smelly as they must have been.And I, who want to be of serviceSo quickly turn away from the difficult,Try to ease my way out of anythingThat takes too much of my precious timeOr asks more than I am wanting to give.When will I come to accept … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “Servant of Others”
“Let the little children come to me.” Mark 10:13 One of Jesus’s favorite examples of humility was a child. When the disciples were tempted to get into their heads and religious smugness, Jesus brought a child in front of them. Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “Let the little children come to me.”
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6) “O God, you are my God, I seek you,my soul thirsts for you;my flesh faints for you,as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,beholding your power … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…”
i thirst i thirst for a drink from your tarnished cup but teach me first to sip life’s water soothe some tired, bleeding feet, and bandage broken, wounded souls. then… let me take the battered cup, draw it to my feeble lips, and taste … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “I Thirst”
Friend of the PoorThe poor are everywhere,Those society rejects or forgets.You welcome them all.You look toward. I look away.You reach out. I hold back.You accept fondly. I rebuff fearfully.You give away. I clutch tightly.You extend love. I offer pity.When will I, too, go in your directionAnd become a friend of the poor? -Joyce Rupp “Blessed … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “Friend of the Poor”
Prayer for All of Life God of our life, through all the circling years,We trust in Thee;In all the past, through all our hopes and fears,Thy hand we see.With each new day, when morning lifts the veil,We own Thy mercies, Lord, which never fail. God of the past, our times are in Thy hand;With us … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “Prayer for All of Life”
I Will Turn(a daily prayer for Lent) Lord, I will turn,Turn my face towards you.I will lay before you the desert areas I hideAnd turn to soak in your refreshing words of life.I will cast aside the barren, selfish pursuitsAnd turn to rest in the tranquil warmth of your Love. I will draw back from … Continue reading Contemplative Corner – “I Will Turn”