December 15, 2017

My Journey to God

Juan Diego, Cuauhtlatohuac, “The Eagle Who Speaks”

In the midst of repent and turn
comes the call,
“rejoice and be glad.”
Gaudete, Christus natus est
ex Maria virgine, gaudete.

One who spoke like an eagle had
reason enough
when his tilma
turned from roses
to the maiden of peace,
queen of Bethlehem
in brilliant colors to quicken
the hearts of rich and poor
who saw the stars of creation in the miracle,
heard the song we are
in the image of a woman.

The high and low now met.
We with stain find love
in one who has no sin.

Let it be that we turn
and have reason to rejoice.

By Patrick Harkins
 

(Patrick Harkins is a member of St. Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute.)

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