[ConorMacNessa]

Thank you very much, Brad - I have never heard that poem before! My late Father read most if not all of Merton's published works. He's a great example of conversion from 20th Century secularist to a fervent man of God!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Brad from Tennessee]

I wasn’t sure whether to post it but I’m happy if touches anyone. We had in priest in my regiment in Vietnam who died in the act of rescuing and aiding wounded Marines. He won the Medal of Honor.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...still the taxi driver today?

A nice BBQ?

The sun is only just thinking about coming out now, at 1935, but the day has been nice. Helped my Mom with some gardening stuff, and did some garage cleaning.

We thank you for your service to our country.