| Formation Friday – Good Friday 2020 (Important graphic attached) |
Pray – Learn – Reflect
San Damiano Cross
Reflections on The Cross of San Damiano
By Patrick McNamara, OFM, Cap.
I look to the Cross, I gaze upon its figure,
I wait, I listen, I hope.
Will you speak, will you move, will I be moved.
Will you once again touch the heart of one who seeks.
Of one who questions, of one who seems so lost.
Will you embrace the soul, as you did that of Francis.
Will you take it to Yourself.
Will you give it peace, give it comfort, give it love
This soul waits, listens, prays for such grace.
This soul seeks the Love from the Lover.
It wavers. It stumbles. It falls.
Your gaze looks down, embraces all.
Takes all, Loves All. Your Grace heals, accepts.
Again you respond, Again you Love.
Again you speak to a searching and troubled heart. I turn.
I continue the journey. I continue in Hope.
I too have heard you Speak.
Read about the San Damiano Cross
https://secularfranciscansusa.org/wp-content/uploads/The-San-Damiano-Crucifix-8-page-explanation.pdf
Diane F. Menditto, OFS
Chair, National Formation Commission
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Peace and blessings,
Dona Gibbons OFS
Regional Formation Director
