February 13, 2013
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This Year’s Valentine for the Women of Xanga
In spite of the day-to-day insanity of being a first-year teacher, though I have hardly had a ghost’s presence here on Xanga since August, I somehow managed to maintain the unbroken tradition (as far as I can remember since 2003) of writing an original poem for all the women of Xanga, especially meant for all those who haven’t a Valentine of their own. In Christ you’ve had a Valentine since before you even existed, a Heart that loved you from all eternity, to whom you are beautiful beyond words. In Him you have a man that faced death square-on and died in order to win, went through Hell and back and then rose from the dead for you; sorry, guys, but you have to admit–Jesus sets the standard pretty high.
Have a very blessed St. Valentine’s Day, all you beautiful women of Xanga. You are all loved far more than you can comprehend.
‘twas once a king that walked ‘midst men unseen,
His reign forgot; by passing zephyr swayed
were most hearts then, content with moon’s chill sheen
though the sun’s golden light upon them played.
Alas, no word or deed could move nor stir
The hearts of those he looked upon and loved
For in the grip of death each of them were
And thus against death, for such hearts, he strove.
A duel to the death with death, ‘til transfixed
Though ‘twas no nail but love that held him fast
‘til spear-pierced, dead, blood and water unmixed
And, drowning then in love, death breathed its last.
Death’s reign thus ended, love’s wine outpoured,
Each heart made a throne for its life and Lord.
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Awe, I was really hoping to hear your thoughts on the Pope stepping down.
@TheTheologiansCafe - Priorities! We’ll see what the weekend brings.
Let me be the first on behalf of the Xangan women to say thank you, for thinking of us and penning a poem. Yes, Jesus is pretty awesome and I am blessed to be one of his Valentine’s.
Beautifully written Valentine’s poem about Christ’s love, Jacob.
Beautiful verse!
This is a lovely sentiment. It’s very sweet of you to take the time to do something so thoughtful. I’m a teacher too so I can understand the insanity. It gets better and good luck to you.
Beautiful verse, especially the part about the throne.
Well done. To me, you combined “Iggy’s” love of romance stories with the fervent faith filled seeing God in all things after his conversion. You are a gentleman and a scholar. No wonder why you are part of the Company of Jesus
Why is it that everytime I see a post from you, it’s like a light that comes into my life and I feel love in my heart?
Jesus is our Valentine at heart. *smile*
Thank u for this …
Very beautiful. Thank you.
Thank You! Really Sweet! Hope you Have had a Blessed day too!
@EmilyandAtticus - Thank you!
@districtofcalamity - One thing that propelled me into the Jesuits was reading about Ignatius. I saw so many parallels between he and I that I felt I was reading about myself.
@hesacontradiction - Pay attention to that life and love; God is telling you something!
@Ancient_Scribe - I hope so because it’s pretty dark where I am right now. =) The good thing about being in the dark is that you can see the light and it’s beautiful.
Father, please speak to us about the unique change of command at the Vatican and offer us guidance on our prayer and calm our worries…
@dreadpirate - Brother, I wish I had the time! But really I think there is enough press coverage that anyone who wants to know what is going on can easily do so; a good Catholic source for such news is catholicnewsagency.com
However, if there is something more specific about the Pope’s resignation that you wanted my thoughts on, I might be able to do that.
As for prayer, pray both for Cardinal Ratzinger on Thursday as he officially steps down and is no longer Pope Benedict XVI, as well as the College of Cardinals as they discern which man will succeed him.
As for calming your worries trust in the love Christ has for His Bride and in His great promise: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church…the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.”
that is so nice of you to think of all us women at Valentine’s and what a beautiful thought for us to ponder
@hesacontradiction - Because Jacob spends a LOT of time with Jesus, and Jesus is the one who gives out that love. It’s just filtering through our priest friend
@Ancient_Scribe - hoho… now I get it! You’re the muse for love and inspiration from the divine!
Thank you for this. I loved it!
@hesacontradiction - I just want to be the instrument; He’s the one making the music.
What a beautiful post! Good Easter to you and happy Holy Week.
@leprovocateur - Thank you! The same to you; I’m glad you eventually received your Valentine for the year. It is never too late to know that you are loved!
Thank you, Jacob.