July 19, 2013

My Journey to God

I Climb the Mountain of God

At the base of God’s mountain I look up
I gaze at God’s edge of eminent domain
I realize the journey is perilous and difficult
My climbing rope is made of many prayers.
I climb the mountain of God

My handholds and footholds are numerous
Made up of petitions and prayers of others
The Eucharist is the pin that holds the rope
Jesus belays the support rope with strength.
I climb the mountain of God

Overhangs are the obstacles of temptation
To be conquered by heightened spirituality
I climb upward knowing the danger of falling
Reconciliation and Eucharist prevent falling.
I climb the mountain of God

The summit of God’s mountain is life eternal
The view is awesome with clouds full of love
I share my conquest with others who climbed
I meet with those who have climbed before me.
I climb the mountain of God

By Thomas J. Rillo
 

(Thomas J. Rillo, who has climbed mountains in Wyoming, is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington and a Benedictine oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad.) †

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