March 17, 2006

My Journey to God

Before I Write of Your Love

Great creator of a world of sky and sea,
Whose songs are present in the notes of birds,
May I grow close to you and learn
How I can glorify you with words.

You gave me the gifts of mind and hands
Enabling me to write of your love
And find if I can the words of the Spirit;
Guide me with inspiration from above.

God, who painted the first originals,
Who selected the colors of a magnificent world,
And sculpted the majestic pinnacled mountains,
Teach me to paint with words the greatness of your love.

By Thomas J. Rillo

(Thomas J. Rillo is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington and a Benedictine oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad.)

 

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