Ave Maria
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When I felt you dying inside, my heart ached and I cried.
When I heard your silent screams I felt so powerless.
I wanted so much to ease your pain.
I got down on my knees and prayed from the
depths of my soul: “Oh, God, help my friend.”
God came and caught you as you fell into the dark and lonely night.
He placed you in his loving arms and held you ever so tight.
He led you to a secure and loving place,
surrounded by His never-ending love.
Then little by little, day by day, I
began to see glimpses of sunshine come into the depths of your heart.
Oh, what joy it is to see you, my friend,
blossoming into a beautiful rose.
As you go forward on this journey, always remember,
God and your friends will travel by your side day by day.
Indeed, you’ve had your share of thorns that cut and hurt deeply,
but you, my friend, have chosen to truly
experience the magnificent beauty of the rose.
and the Rose, my friend, is you!
Connie Beckman resides in Helena Montana with her husband and their dog Chewie and their two cats Heidi and Bailey. A number of years ago, she was the editor and feature story writer for a small bi-weekly newspaper. Connie has been published in a number of Catholic magazines. Margaret Ann Stimatz, Ruth Lloyd, and Connie co-authored a 40-day-reflection booklet entitled: Mercy for Little Souls which contains tidbits about the late Father Stu Long's powerful ministry with quotes from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul. Mercy for Little Souls is available at Beyond.227.org. Her desire as a writer is to encourage Catholic spiritual growth by sharing the truths of the faith through the written word addressing a variety of subjects. "Go out to all the world and tell the good news." Mark 16:15.
