Here I Am: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Isaiah entitled “When You Call.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Here I Am Then, when you call, the Lord will answer; When you cry, He will say: Here I am. …

It Is Well: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Lao Tzu entitled “Finding Unity.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. It Is Well When love and hatred cannot affect you, Profit and loss cannot touch you, Praise and blame cannot …

You Will Serve: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Sivananda entitled “The Way to Peace.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. You Will Serve You will attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace, …

Truth Reigns: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Lao Tzu entitled “The Best.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Truth Reigns In their dwelling, they love the earth; In their heart, they love what is deep; In personal relationships, …

“Love Is…”: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Paul entitled “Epistle on Love.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Love Is…. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am …

Send Us Thy Peace: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Hazrat Inayat Khan entitled “Prayer for Peace.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Send Us Thy Peace Send us Thy peace, O Lord,             that our lives may become a divine …

Passing Peace: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Omkar entitled “Prayer for Peace.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Passing Peace Thou who art the eye of my eyes,             the ear of my ears,             the heart …

Shine through Me: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Cardinal Newman entitled “Shine through Us.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Shine through Me Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance             everywhere we go. Flood our souls with …