PATIENCE IN THE DARK NIGHT OF THE CROSS / by Joe Castorino

When things go my way,

Exactly according to schedule,

I live in heavenly peace,

Enjoying the Son Light,

Giving God the first fruits,

Spending quality time with Him

And Our Lady, in holy prayer,

But the God of surprises is approaching.

When things don’t go my way,

And my schedule crumbles,

I calmly wait for Divine Mercy

In the midst of the dark night,

Carrying my cross in surrender,

Giving Him the gift of my time,

Resting in the arms of Our Lady,

For patience is the companion of wisdom.