PIETA
for A. T.
Birgitta N. Sujdak Mackiewicz
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~Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13~
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Mary looks down with sorrow at the body of her Son placed in her arms -- almost unable to hold Him.
He is no longer her little boy, but the Savior.
I have seen them -- burning their lives out joyfully at Your altar in Your service,
Have come upon them sprawled out at Your feet defeated by exhaustion,
Their spirit willing, their flesh weak.
I have seen them -- instruments of God' s mercy and compassion, always
willing to cleanse a sinner's soul,
No matter the hour, ignoring their own desires.
I have seen them -- after a day' s journey to comfort those who mourn, return, only to rush into Your presence,
Eager to spend time with the author of their soul.
I have seen them -- leading children to the foot of Your altar, teaching them to adore You,
Teaching their parents about Hope.
Thank God I have seen them --
Because of them I have seen You.
Mary looks down tenderly and sees the priest He has placed in her arms,
And is filled with Joy.
| Birgitta
N. Sujdak Mackiewicz, happily married to Darin Mackiewicz, is a
doctoral student and graduate assistant at St. Louis University's
Center for Health Care Ethics. Preparing to be an oblate of the
Community of St. John, she was blessed to be reared in the Catholic
faith by her wonderful and amazing parents. Her other interests
include Catholic feminism and mystical theology. |
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Revised November 18, 2004
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