When we are weak

When we are weak, we arestrong. When our eyes closeon the world, then somewherewithin us the bushburns. When we are poorand aware of the inadequacyof our table, it is to thatuninvited the guest comes

I Live Without Living In Me

I live without living in me,and I expect a life so high,that I die because I do not die.I live already beside myselfsince I am dying of love;because I live in Him,who wanted me for Himself:when I gave my heart to HimHe placed this sign in it,that I die because I do...

Columba aspexit / Sequence for Saint Maximin

A dove gazed inthrough a latticed window:there balm rained down on her face,raining from lucentMaximin.The heat of the sun blazed outto irradiate the dark:a bud burst open, jewel-like,in the temple of the heart(limpid and kind his heart).A tower of cypress is he,and...

Stranger

When no one listensTo the quiet treesWhen no one noticesThe sun in the pool.Where no one feelsThe first drop of rainOr sees the last starOr hails the first morningOf a giant worldWhere peace beginsAnd rages end:One bird sits stillWatching the work of God:One turning...

I Entered the Unknown

I entered the unknown,and there I remained unknowing,all knowledge transcended.Where I entered I knew not,but seeing myself there,not knowing where,great things then made themselves known.What I sensed I cannot say,for I remained unknowing,all knowledge transcended.In...

When in the soul of the serene disciple

When in the soul of the serene discipleWith no more Fathers to imitatePoverty is a success,It is a small thing to say the roof is gone:He has not even a house.Stars, as well as friends,Are angry with the noble ruin.Saints depart in several directions.Be still:There is...