Eternal Spirit — Creator of us all and all that is You are within us, around us and in all things The Source and Sum off all that is May we come to be one with You And one with all that is, as You Within us, around us and in everything Until that time,Continue reading “A Hymn to The Creator”
Author Archives: Bosco O'Brian
A Christmas Vision in Three-quarter Time
When I woke up this morningThis bright Christmas day.As God is my witness, it happened this way.Right there by my bedside, who’s sitting right there?It was Jesus, our Savior, in my old comfy chair.Quite startled, I yelled “Jesus!”What brings you around?It’s your birthday you know,What brings you to townWe’ve not much to offer or thingsContinue reading “A Christmas Vision in Three-quarter Time”
Simple Gifts
My view from the pew: “God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If He gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.” ~ Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) And so it begins… But will it be a forced marchContinue reading “Simple Gifts”
So this is sixty…
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in His hand Who saith, ‘A whole I planned, Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid!” ~ From Robert Browning’s “Rabbi ben Ezra” So this is sixty…Continue reading “So this is sixty…”
Fly The Friendly Skies…
So, I’m driving home just now, listening to George Winston’s Autumn album and thinking about Friday and my weekend… Then I noticed this sky… and suddenly, I am transported back to my “Frequent Flyer,” “Road Warrior” days and those uncountable Friday afternoon/evenings… The days when I was likely riding one of these contrails. You wouldContinue reading “Fly The Friendly Skies…”
A Celebration of Life
My view from the pew: “To sing is to pray twice.” ~ St Augustine A most amazing and miraculous thing happened yesterday… The most joy-filled, uplifting and Spirit-lead Celebration of Life I’ve ever attended was held for our dear departed, sweet Sister Monica McGloin. She was a truly remarkable woman who lived a good, long,Continue reading “A Celebration of Life”
At Home By Falling Rock
My view from the pew: “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands” ~ Isaiah 55:12 Sitting quietly under the azure blue dome of His cathedral thisContinue reading “At Home By Falling Rock”
I Want To Be A Tree…
I want to be a tree… And raise my head and hands to the azure blue To feel the wind blow in my leaves, and dig my toes deep into the rich black earth. I want to be a tree… A home for birds and squirrels, and welcome the pileated, to tap-tap the rhythm ofContinue reading “I Want To Be A Tree…”
“Shuffle Off This Mortal Coil”
This summer… heck much of this year, has been a surreal journey into a new phase of life for me… It’s called end of life. Up till now, “Vigil” has just been a name for the night before Easter. That’s sardonic Catholic humor… Much of this summer has been a summer of vigil, both metaphoricallyContinue reading ““Shuffle Off This Mortal Coil””
When The Darkness Comes
When the Darkness finally comes, I will be in the last light you see. As all else fades my memory of you will not, and those that make me smile will take their place at the front. When the Darkness covers all, your spirit light will shine out and show you your path, likeContinue reading “When The Darkness Comes”
Why Eye Write 