Loyola
I'm thinking about everything. I'm limping to Jerusalem. I've seen the worst of it and it's not enough to turn me off. I'm writing the manual. I'm standing on principle. My foundation is solid; it's built on rock and cornerstone. I've got friends everywhere. They listen to freedom. When the silence arrives, they close their eyes and put their books down. Spirit moves. She takes my hand, makes me write what I can't see and dance where I can't stand. Spirit breathes. She fills my mind, helps me live within my heart and love outside of time. I'm setting the table. I'm expecting company. I went into the streets and begged all the hopeless to come. I cry for the stars at night. I’ve become a good bureaucrat. I sat by a river once and heard the cosmos sing one clear chord. I’m thinking about everything. I'm not into worrying. I don't sleep all that much but I'm always beside a powerful dream. Spirit moves. She takes my hand, makes me write what I can't see and dance where I can't stand. Spirit breathes. She fills my mind, helps me live within my heart and love outside of time. I've left my testament. I've sealed the covenant. I smile upon the remnant—that’s all of you who carry the name. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Note: The poet has set his Ignatius Day message to a video montage by Matt Hendzel, SJ. Please click now to see and hear.
Bernice Dookhan-Khan
Posted at 01:07h, 31 JulyThanks Fr. Gregg.
God bless.
Bernice
JYC
Posted at 05:28h, 31 JulyAn antidote of light and freedom to the pandemic! Thank you Greg for this unique piece of soulful creation for a special feast day!
Peter Bisson
Posted at 07:47h, 31 JulyThank you so much Greg!
Susan Tomenson
Posted at 09:00h, 31 JulyThanks, Greg. My favourite line: I sat by a river once and heard the cosmos sing one clear chord.
A happy memory of mine is sitting with Norm Dodge by the River Cardoner in Manresa, Spain. It was a very prayerful moment reflecting on Ignatius life and what he has given us . Norm and I prayed together for hope and peace for our World.
Happy Ignatius Day to all my Jesuit friends and CLC friends!
Peter Monty, SJ
Posted at 09:59h, 31 JulyInspiring testament!
Carol von Zuben
Posted at 10:57h, 31 JulyThanks so much Greg and Matt —— just loved it. Happy Feast Day to both of you .
Maria Skarzynski
Posted at 12:08h, 31 JulyBeautifully put together ! I’m sure St. Ignatius is smiling.. Thanks Fr. Greg.
Catherine von Zuben
Posted at 12:23h, 31 JulyWe too ‘smile upon the remnant’ in thanksgiving for Ignatius and all who have followed his way. Thank you Greg, blessings and love to you today and all the days to come.
Connie Shaw
Posted at 17:20h, 31 JulyThanks Greg. Very powerful, so many striking images. In difficult times we are lifted with hope and love. Blessings on this great feast, a worthy tribute with music and visual. Also thanks Matt. Blessings and thanks to all the Jesuits !
Jim Boyd
Posted at 20:17h, 31 JulyGreg,
I have appreciated your poetic talent and Ignatian spirit in every post, in particular the wrench from the farm to Pickering, yet the graces of sitting with Charlie Sitter. On this feast day you have captured Iñigo again.
Thank you.