The Language of the Cross

Do you hear Mercy

calling you,

beckoning you,

summoning you?

Will you rise and go,

Will you draw near,

Will you stay close?

Heed His voice with all your heart:

“When I am lifted up, I will

draw all to Myself.”

Lean your head upon the Cross, brave one,

Mercy wants to share a secret with you.

A secret only intimates can understand.

Lean in to hear Love’s language,

The language of the Cross:

“This is my Body, which is

given up for you.”

Will you stay long enough, brave one,

Long enough to learn Love’s language?

Mercy wants to share a secret with you.

A secret only intimates can understand:

“This is my Blood, which is

poured out for you.”

Lean your heart upon the Cross, brave one,

Lean in to live Love’s language,

The language of true love-

The language of the Cross.

Sr. Catherine Mary, CFR