Sunday 15 December 2019


 ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS
                                  
      "Surrender total" was your creed
            Always to suffer and to be despised
                 In every situation and in every need -
            "Nada" you lived, "Nada" you died',
      Teresa's son, father and guide. 

                 Joy filled your life and joy you spread
            Over this earth - your suffering bed
        Hour by hour you loved and bled
                             None knew your worth, your sanctity's stride.

             Oh! the zeal that consumed your life
                   For God's kingdom, your endless strife.

              The gift of God you were to Carmel;
           Holy and learned, its cause upheld
                Every moment, till your last breath.  

                           Carmel's glory you are, O Master of prayer
                        Rising star in its horizon, bright and rare;
                    O saint so humble, who bravely obeyed!
        Sweet the odour of your sanctity
           Spreading silently for all eternity!


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