When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,

The moon and the stars, which You have set in place,

What is woman that You rejoice in her,

And man that You do delight in him?

Psalm …

August 12 — Communion

To Pray is to take notice of the wonder,

To regain a sense of the mystery

That animates all beings.

Abraham Heschel…

August 11 — Communion

You will show me

The path of life;

In your Presence

Is fullness of joy.

Psalms…

August 10 — Communion

The soul can split the sky in two

And let the face of God

Shine through.

Edna St. Vincent Millay…

August 9 — Communion

A billion stars go spinning though the night,

Blazing high above your head.

But in you is the Presence that will be,

When all the stars are dead.

Rainer Maria Rilke…

August 8 — Communion

This world is not conclusion;

A sequel stands beyond.

Invisible as music,

But positive, as sound.

Emily Dickinson…

August 7 — Communion

With Great Perseverance

Meditate,

Seeking Freedom and Joy.

Buddha…

August 6 — Communion

Is Heaven not also here?

Relying on my inner self,

I stand before the Universe.

T’ao Ch’ien…

August 5 — Communion

If the doors of perception were cleansed

Everything would appear… as it is,

Infinite!

William Blake…

August 4 — Communion

Listen, my children,

With the ear of your heart.

Benedict…

August 3 — Communion