Hosanna's Song

One post that I have been meaning to write will (if it ever materializes) discuss my thoughts on preparing students for their first participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This post regards a semi-related topic. I've often found myself wondering about that time between Baptism and the Age of Reason, a time when we are technically not impeded by sin.  The following is a little something on the more poetic and lyrical side than is typical of my writing.  It is a reflection on that easily forgotten time in each of lives. I've called it, Hosanna's Song.

There was a time

When my heart beat perfectly for You

And in that time

I was free to joyfully love You

There was a peace

My mind cannot remember

And in that peace

Your voice became my only song

The Sacrament that cleansed me gave me grace beyond compare. The love within the waters washed me clean. And as I grew and lived and sinned my heart became scarred. Now I’m longing for the grace to live in Your love alone once more.

My soul sang Hallelujah, hosanna on high. The saints and angels joined, our chorus rang high. My heart cried out all glory to the Holy One. Hallelujah. Hosanna was my song.

There was a place

Where only You could dwell

And in that place

True happiness was found

There was a love

Pure and undefiled

And through that love

I embraced life as Your child

The Sacrament that cleansed me gave me grace beyond compare. The love within the waters washed me clean. And as I grew and lived and sinned my heart became scarred. Now I’m longing for the grace to live in Your love alone once more.

My soul sang Hallelujah, hosanna on high. The saints and angels joined, our chorus rang high. My heart cried out all glory to the Holy One. Hallelujah. Hosanna was my song.

The Church joins in the chorus now. His praises She sings. All voices join together, His triumph reigns. And as we bow to worship Him our souls rejoice and know the beauty of Hosanna’s song and Hallelujah’s call. Hosanna, Hallelujah. Hosanna, Hallelujah. Hosanna Hallelujah is our song.

As I said, it is quite different what you usually read here.  I do hope that it leads you to some form of reflection; it does me, but it is an expression of me; it may not have the same effect on you.