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Sacred Encounter
A monk reputed for great sanctity,
In a strict order’s monastery hid
On Umbria’s rolling hills in Italy.
With longing in his heart the jutting hill
Where the stern order’s monastery lies,
His yearning and his purpose to fulfill.
”Would it be possible to speak and see
The friar who is named Egidius
In matters of import and urgency”.
As if they’d known each other well for years,
And the on looking friars were amazed,
To see the two were shedding joyous tears.
They hugged and wept in silent ecstasy.
And silent they remained for each one knew
And felt another world’s reality.
(Saint Louis of France) was ready to depart.
His eyes a-shining in bright radiance ,
While comfort overflowed his questing heart.
Were furious and called the monk a fool.
Spoke “shame on you, you dunce not worth a bean,
Disgracing churlishly our order’s rule.”
Go and do penance for this grievous sin,
Dim wit~ you dolt, not worth a herring bone
Discourteous to a visitor and mean.
Dear brothers in the Lord be not surprised.
We saw each other in the celestial light.
In the effulgent brilliant light of Christ”.
Souls know each other with one single glance
Identify discern with perfect sight.
No words are needed and no utterance
When they behold each other in His light.
(C) Elizabeth Dandy
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Identify discern with perfect sight.
No words are needed and no utterance
When they behold each other in His light.
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"Souls know each other with
"Souls know each other with one single glance
Identify discern with perfect sight".--I love this!