tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241489864189783275.post4228664000340208603..comments2023-06-14T09:02:33.136-04:00Comments on From Empty Hands: A Prophet?Fr. Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01866319932984519432noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241489864189783275.post-45453866118114651252012-07-09T00:28:00.808-04:002012-07-09T00:28:00.808-04:00Kneeling before thy holy sanctuary,
Witness to the...Kneeling before thy holy sanctuary,<br />Witness to the unfolding mystery,<br />Gazing at the hands holding Thee,<br />White Host held so reverently.<br />Sound of words changing substantially <br />Wine and bread into Blood and Body.<br />Hands formed in their mother’s womb<br />Created in secret in a hidden world.<br />One day will hold their Master and Lord.<br />Hidden from eyes of worldly curiosity,<br />Quietly formed in worth and dignity.<br />Touch with compassion, bless with devotion,<br />The waiting world needing Thee.<br />Empty hands, blessed hands!<br />Anointed by God for the work He began. <br />Do you believe how blessed you are,<br />Despite imperfections of being human?<br />This truth shall last now and forever<br />In life, in death, you are His priest,<br />Forget that never.<br /><br />Sr. Helena of Mary, O.Carm<br />I was exploring the website for the Carmelite Nuns for the aged and the infirmed and found this and thought you would like it and thanks for all you do Fr.muffin24https://www.blogger.com/profile/11175838417868449782noreply@blogger.com