When coming home from work one night,
I sauntered into to quite a sight.
The place a buzz from busy lads
With cookie sheets and oven pads.
Flour and sugar everywhere.
“Look at this place, it’s quite a scare!
What has all this mess come from?”
“Molasses cookies, say yum yum!”
“You must know, your daddy wishes,
That you also clean the dishes.”
“No fear dad. It’s in the plan.
And even help, the toddler can.”
Then walking past the pantry door,
I spied a blob down on the floor.
Suspicious size, and jaded hue,
“What is this? A piece of pooh!?”
“Don’t worry dad” said elder son,
“I’ll scrape it up here with my thumb.
Surely it is no great matter,
Just a touch of cookie batter.”
When off he went to wash his hand
I heard a scream that pierced the land.
For on his thumb, what had he got?
Molasses cookie, it was NOT!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Work
The work that God assigns to me
Is how I learn and come to be,
The one who freely does his part,
And thus becomes His work of art.
By trusting in the word of Him
Instead of just my foolish whim,
I come to see this work of mine
As part of mighty plan divine.
For happiness I’ve found is where
We labor hard and do our share
To bring His kingdom here on earth
And grant to many souls new birth.
Is how I learn and come to be,
The one who freely does his part,
And thus becomes His work of art.
By trusting in the word of Him
Instead of just my foolish whim,
I come to see this work of mine
As part of mighty plan divine.
For happiness I’ve found is where
We labor hard and do our share
To bring His kingdom here on earth
And grant to many souls new birth.
Wherever You Wander
Wherever you wander along the dark road,
Whatever the burden, whatever the load,
There’s one who can help you, and brighten your way.
He’s there right beside you each hour of the day.
Though sadness may come, and your troubles abound,
He’ll shoulder your cross as you walk through the town.
The font of all wisdom, the source of all light,
Will grant peaceful rest, in the still of the night.
Whatever the burden, whatever the load,
There’s one who can help you, and brighten your way.
He’s there right beside you each hour of the day.
Though sadness may come, and your troubles abound,
He’ll shoulder your cross as you walk through the town.
The font of all wisdom, the source of all light,
Will grant peaceful rest, in the still of the night.
Wedding Bells
Those wedding bells of long ago
Still ring within my heart,
And send a tingle through my bones
That touches every part.
When love was kindled in my soul.
What treasure I had found!
Not just a girl of dreams was this,
But love pure and profound.
And now a quarter century past,
Our love still burning bright.
Eight glowing embers warming us,
Fruit of our wedding night.
My bride is aging gracefully.
I pray to do the same.
As hand in hand we walk with Him,
The One from whom we came.
This bond we have is more than two,
Our Lord provides the strength.
To persevere in troubled times
That stretch to any length.
I didn’t know back on that day
When we both said “I do”.
That marriage was a state in life
That needed more than two.
But through the years I’ve come to see
That feeble flesh is weak.
It’s only by the grace of God,
These wedding vows we keep.
When in the eyes of worldly ones
Our strength and beauty fade.
The Holy One reveals to us
The wonder He has made.
This Sacrament a sacred sign
For all the world to see.
The love of Christ for all his Church
Shines forth through you and me.
Still ring within my heart,
And send a tingle through my bones
That touches every part.
When love was kindled in my soul.
What treasure I had found!
Not just a girl of dreams was this,
But love pure and profound.
And now a quarter century past,
Our love still burning bright.
Eight glowing embers warming us,
Fruit of our wedding night.
My bride is aging gracefully.
I pray to do the same.
As hand in hand we walk with Him,
The One from whom we came.
This bond we have is more than two,
Our Lord provides the strength.
To persevere in troubled times
That stretch to any length.
I didn’t know back on that day
When we both said “I do”.
That marriage was a state in life
That needed more than two.
But through the years I’ve come to see
That feeble flesh is weak.
It’s only by the grace of God,
These wedding vows we keep.
When in the eyes of worldly ones
Our strength and beauty fade.
The Holy One reveals to us
The wonder He has made.
This Sacrament a sacred sign
For all the world to see.
The love of Christ for all his Church
Shines forth through you and me.
Vocation
A point in every life is reached
Where questions do abound.
Why am I here? What shall I do?
Some purpose must be found.
For every child of God there is
a plan unique in time,
Formed by Christ the author of
Each life on earth sublime.
Vocation is the term we use
Describing heaven’s call.
It’s not a job. It’s more than that.
Vocation is our all!
In priesthood or religious life
Or single for the Lord,
Our lives must be examples of
Submission to his word.
In marriage where the two are one
The fruit of life is given.
Reflecting for us here on earth
Christ and the Church in heaven.
A special purpose for each one
That no one else can fill,
Where happiness supreme is found
Submitting to his will.
To find this perfect will of God
Designed for only you,
Submit to Him in everything,
Increase your prayer life too.
Through sacrifices freely made
Detaching from our mind
The lure of wealth and chains of sin
To God we now incline.
And clearly hear his call to us
That beckons from within.
You hear his voice. Why wait? Act now!
New life will then begin.
Where questions do abound.
Why am I here? What shall I do?
Some purpose must be found.
For every child of God there is
a plan unique in time,
Formed by Christ the author of
Each life on earth sublime.
Vocation is the term we use
Describing heaven’s call.
It’s not a job. It’s more than that.
Vocation is our all!
In priesthood or religious life
Or single for the Lord,
Our lives must be examples of
Submission to his word.
In marriage where the two are one
The fruit of life is given.
Reflecting for us here on earth
Christ and the Church in heaven.
A special purpose for each one
That no one else can fill,
Where happiness supreme is found
Submitting to his will.
To find this perfect will of God
Designed for only you,
Submit to Him in everything,
Increase your prayer life too.
Through sacrifices freely made
Detaching from our mind
The lure of wealth and chains of sin
To God we now incline.
And clearly hear his call to us
That beckons from within.
You hear his voice. Why wait? Act now!
New life will then begin.
Unity Tried
Written for my Godparents on their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
For fifty years long
Their love has been strong
This Walsh/Bessler combo is golden.
We honor this bond
Of which we’re so fond
Their six fine children beholdin’.
For now half a century
Their love’s been a sentry
Guarding their family from strife.
Through storms and rough road
When heavy the load
These vows were their anchor for life.
Now Alice and Bill
You’re not over the hill
Just aged like fine mellow wine.
See now we all ponder
Your love it’s a wonder
A marriage blessed by the Divine.
God’s love you did show
You let everyone know
That your marriage would surely abide.
God’s blessings have flowed
And on you he bestowed
The great honor of unity tried!
For fifty years long
Their love has been strong
This Walsh/Bessler combo is golden.
We honor this bond
Of which we’re so fond
Their six fine children beholdin’.
For now half a century
Their love’s been a sentry
Guarding their family from strife.
Through storms and rough road
When heavy the load
These vows were their anchor for life.
Now Alice and Bill
You’re not over the hill
Just aged like fine mellow wine.
See now we all ponder
Your love it’s a wonder
A marriage blessed by the Divine.
God’s love you did show
You let everyone know
That your marriage would surely abide.
God’s blessings have flowed
And on you he bestowed
The great honor of unity tried!
Twenty Seven
Twenty Seven, almost heaven,
Me and Mary Dee.
For years of bliss, I have but this,
A gentle kiss for thee.
You surely know, a shoot did grow,
The day that we were wed.
Now strong of root, with lots of fruit,
Our branches start to spread.
With empty hand I come and stand,
Before my lovely bride.
And ask again if you will spend,
A lifetime by my side.
Not much to give, but you can live,
With me this humble part.
And this be sure, our love is pure,
Dear Mary has my heart.
Me and Mary Dee.
For years of bliss, I have but this,
A gentle kiss for thee.
You surely know, a shoot did grow,
The day that we were wed.
Now strong of root, with lots of fruit,
Our branches start to spread.
With empty hand I come and stand,
Before my lovely bride.
And ask again if you will spend,
A lifetime by my side.
Not much to give, but you can live,
With me this humble part.
And this be sure, our love is pure,
Dear Mary has my heart.
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