The Paschal Mystery: A Poem

The Paschal Mystery

“   that you may know  the immeasurable greatness of his power   “  Eph 1:19

I loved you

before you were born

and then I became like you

so that I could die for you

because of my passionate love for you,

and yet still you fear

that I would turn from you

for some offense

you were powerless to resist.

Do not fear.

My agony obliterated

your guilt.

My shame

restored your honor.

My blood

dissolved your sin.

My Resurrection

insures

your eternal existence.

Let all things,

all creatures,

all you see and touch

and hear and taste

tell you

that I AM,

have been,

and always will be

in love with you.