Love of the Divine

Carolyn Kaetz

The Spiritual Gardener

 

The Gospel from Mark today asks the question

"Which is the first of all commandments?"

And Jesus's reply is "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, wiht all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strenght."

Our beautiful Cornerstone sister, Carolyn Kaetz, my 6:30AM pew mate

wrote this poem-

an expression of deep love.

Love of the Divine

 

O’ Splendid Love of the Divine

Your call stirs my heart so immeasurably

Love so powerful and overwhelming

It touches my soul with an everlasting kiss

I feel the embrace of your love

Tender yet strong; caressing my heart

Tears of joy escape my eyes

Cascading down without shame

Love so innocent and pure

Love that is holy and sincere

Your love surpassing my understanding

Your love calling, calling me to you

Enter in and never leave my heart

Let this moment never end

Longing for the day I know you face to face

Longing for your warm embrace

However fleeting the touch of our hearts

It will never be forgotten

To draw on the fountain of this love again and again

Keeps me strong

 

To be yours for all eternity

To love you for all time

Please let this love never end

This love which is divine

 

It saddens my heart

To think how the enemy wants to snatch love away

To confuse and plant doubts

To lie and deceive

 

From not just me

But from all those who love you

The ones that feel your call

Deep within their hearts

 

Please Lord never let me be parted from you

Never let the evil one win

Let this test make me stronger

Never turn your face from me again.

The First Friday of the Month

was always special, and a mass my Mom and Dad always made.

I do not know if the Church still places importance on it.

I am glad that Carolyn and I can hold this First Friday holy today.