Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Wounds of Love
16 May 2006
Those who care about others pick up a lot of wounds.
There may be no great wounds,
Only a multiplicity of little ones –
a host of scratches, wrinkles and welts.
But there can also be a lot of invisible wounds:
the furrows left on the mind and the heart
by hardship, worry and anxiety,
disappointments, ingratitude and betrayal.
These wounds are not things to be ashamed of.
They are badges of honour.
They are the proof of our love.
Jesus didn’t hide his wounds.
Neither should we.
By his wounds we are healed
The above reflection written by Fr. Flor McCarthy, is extracted from St. Joseph’s Church newsletter.
I often see this girl at the gym – she is pretty, confident
and doesn’t hide her burnt wounds on her arms and legs.
Lord Jesus, heal our wounds with the gift of your love!
How often we are ashamed of and want to hide our wounds.
I now learn wounds could be badges of our honour & courage.
It’s a part of our life experience on earth.
Life experience which could make us a better and stronger person.
Those who care about others pick up a lot of wounds.
There may be no great wounds,
Only a multiplicity of little ones –
a host of scratches, wrinkles and welts.
But there can also be a lot of invisible wounds:
the furrows left on the mind and the heart
by hardship, worry and anxiety,
disappointments, ingratitude and betrayal.
These wounds are not things to be ashamed of.
They are badges of honour.
They are the proof of our love.
Jesus didn’t hide his wounds.
Neither should we.
By his wounds we are healed
The above reflection written by Fr. Flor McCarthy, is extracted from St. Joseph’s Church newsletter.
I often see this girl at the gym – she is pretty, confident
and doesn’t hide her burnt wounds on her arms and legs.
Lord Jesus, heal our wounds with the gift of your love!
How often we are ashamed of and want to hide our wounds.
I now learn wounds could be badges of our honour & courage.
It’s a part of our life experience on earth.
Life experience which could make us a better and stronger person.
# posted by Mae @ 3:54 PM 
