My God, as I sit and ponder, my fears multiply. Worse, I do no know where you are. My God, you stand with open arms, but I cannot find you. I am undeserving of your aid. But I, O God, am your servant and you have made me. You are my Father — everything. I drop my fears, O God, my petty worries; I throw myself into your arms. You have waited for me, O God. I am a sinner, underserving and wretched. But you are a God of compassion, full of love to all who call. My God, accept this sheep as a member in your heavenly flock.
Prayer Journal, November 29, 2014
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Drapery and contours of creation
What could approach Iconography?
Peace that is not of this world
The permanence of God’s beauty
Journal entries written on hearts
“If you give me anything, let me love Jesus.”
“I am your servant” — painting the Baptism of Christ
Help me to withhold nothing (“Teach me to be a great saint”)
Ready to receive you (an Advent prayer)
“An intense desire.” A longing to depart from this fallen world.
“Why are you afraid?” Isaac’s final journal entry
“Moved to tears: the meaning behind Isaac’s gravestone”
“The reward of distracted prayer” (November 27th)
“The end of all beauties” (November 21s
“Memento mori” (November 18th)
“Root out my sin” (November 15th)
“Let me suffer” (November 12th)
Why the title? About the Offerings of Isaac