The Calling

~ Embrace poverty,persecution and prayer ~ Draw disciplesbeyond yourself ~ MirrorYour saviour ~ Jesus Christyour Lord. Inspired by a story about St. Francis of Assisi. The painting below is by Giotto (illustrating a separate story): St. Francis Preaching to the Birds

Who Is This?

. Who is this Who walks .  And calls So men  . Leave all And follow  . A voice Which speaks  . The Word ? .

Wonderful and Beyond

One thing after another points to what is wonderful . And beyond the realm of the everyday . It may be a sunrise or vision so beautiful It may be beyond what any can say It may be the silence or the words so truthful They disciple your heart-ache on the spiritual way.

Devotion

  As study Amazes the mind   So the disciple Devotes hours   To the way Of practising prayer   The direct Contemplation of God   Who writes On our souls   Better words Of wonder   Of love And of joy.  

Follow

  Leave All nets   And follow The one   Who will Lead you   To an eternal Tomorrow.  

Follow

Following, because where the Lord is the servant must be too -   Through celebration, rough rides, crucifixion -   Acclamation, denial, betrayal -   Always to follow, serving one greater than life.