THE MULTIPLICATION OF THE FRUIT / by Joe Castorino

Inspired by Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpiece

As Jesus sits at table,

He lovingly shares with us

Clusters of nine grapes,

One for each fruit of the Spirit;

We eat them and they are

Sweeter than moscato,

And they lovingly burst forth in

Wonderful fireworks of flavor;

But then we see others in need

At the far end of the table,

And so, in Love, we share

Our delightful fruit with them too,

So that Love is all in all,

And the more we share this

Most excellent fruit with others,

The more Jesus shares it with us.