The Storm
We have had quite a time here the past 5 days with no electricity or heat. Our generator did keep the freezer and refrigerator running and we have gas stoves - what a blessing from the Lord! Once I get some photos developed I will share with you about the great ice storm of 2009. Until then be inspired by this poem of Msgr Powers who has spent these days (along with our devoted chaplain Fr. Ray Clark) in our guest quarters (interior rooms which were the warmest in the monastery!). Also, pray for all those still without heat, etc.
The Storm
Master of the storm: God
The storm assertive: Commanding surrender
Beauty birthed in pain: Authenticity
Motion brought to stillness: Conflict
Water held in ice: Imprisoned
Ice crushed to water: Freedom
Nature humbled man: Servant
Time slowed to sacredness: Mystery
Silence demanded listening: Music
Trees breaking to pieces: Pruning
Communication held in boundaries: Confinement
Light captured by darkness: Night
Cold chilling to the bone: Suffering
Darkness obedient to the candle: Journey
A buzz - a flicker - light - heat: Freedom!
Guest of the storm: God
by Msgr Powers - Ice storm of February, 2009
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