A poem
A Time for Lament
A poem
Tag: literature
Eastertide
A poem
“What is your vision for your vocation?”
“What is your vision for your vocation? How would you articulate to others where and how you are being called to use your gifts in God's service? What challenges do you want to take up? What changes in your sphere of influence or in the world do you want to see?"
Your peace may not lie
Your peace may not lie In finding the answers But in accepting uncertainty...
Acceptance
I [used to] think thatAcceptanceWas a synonym for DefeatThat the white flag of SurrenderMeant giving permission for annihilation By an enemySo I foughtAnd fought and foughtAnd swore that I'd tear down the starsAnd rearrange their atomsBefore I would bend or yieldTo RealityI'll fight like hell, I thought smugly, I'm a fighter.But when you fight like … Continue reading Acceptance
Poetry Rx
Dear patient, Your prognosis is unclear. The treatment journey for your chronic illness will be complex. As a start, please add in iron supplements, to improve your energy levels. I am also prescribing some poetry, to fortify your spirit. These “prescriptions” are actually, in the main, descriptions. They are not curative; rather, they will anchor … Continue reading Poetry Rx
Welcome to my blog!
Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Maria, and I live in Ontario, Canada. I am a Catholic woman, a daughter, a sister, a #CoolAunt, and a friend. I am also a pro-life public speaker–you can read more about that here. In this space, I hope to share my reflections on social issues, … Continue reading Welcome to my blog!
The Truth is a Light in the Darkness
Originally posted on November 16th, 2020 for the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform “A crowd flowed over London Bridge, so many,I had not thought death had undone so many.Sighs, short and infrequent, were exhaled,And each man fixed his eyes before his feet.” These lines from T.S. Eliot’s 1922 poem The Waste Land have long haunted me, especially … Continue reading The Truth is a Light in the Darkness
Maria McCann 