Quote of the day, 11 April: Jessica Powers
"Christ is my utmost need," writes the Carmelite poet Jessica Powers. She affirms: "I lift each breath, each beat for Him to bless, knowing our language cannot overspeak our frightening helplessness." Discover this stunning poem on our blog!
Late, late the mind confessed: wisdom has not sufficed. I cannot take one step into the light without the Christ.
Late, late the heart affirmed: wild do my heart-beats run when in the blood-stream sings one wish away from the Incarnate Son.
Christ is my utmost need. I lift each breath, each beat for Him to bless, knowing our language cannot overspeak our frightening helplessness.
Here where…