March 14, 2014

My Journey to God

My Lord and My God

The chalice is lifted up to God on high
I say the words my Lord and my God
The cup is lifted up in affirmation
Jesus’ sacrifice is the spiritual catalyst.
My Lord and My God

The Eucharist that compels me to say
Silently the words as the cup is lifted
In my mind I say my Lord and my God
Unspoken are my words of acclamation.
My Lord and My God

Parishioners in the pews need not hear
Physically hear the words I silently speak
For God and His son are the recipients
Of words acclaiming my faithful belief.
My Lord and My God

Silence and humility are at times difficult
It is heartfelt thoughts that really matter
My obedience is a vow that is inherent
In the words that are deep in my heart.
My Lord and My God

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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