Inspired by the St. John’s Bible at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City
O Madonnina, I am saddened
That I don’t see your beauty
In this wondrous cathedral;
Yes, there is a very nice statue
Of you, in The Lady’s Chapel,
But I am searching for something
That will touch my heart more deeply;
I visit the church day after day
For very close to a week
Before I finally discover you
In an unexpected way:
You are hidden,
Like a sparkling diamond,
On the colorful pages of
The St. John’s Bible, which is
Opened to the humble words
Of your inspiring Magnificat;
I look down, and against
A sea of majestic royal blue
Your glorious gold words
Dazzle my imagination,
And bring me sweet delight;
As I see you in my mind’s eye,
My heart happily swells
With tears of holy love,
And the fruit of the Spirit
Fills the sails of my soul;
Through your silent words,
You confirm my mission:
Giving great glory to God
Through “The Little Way of Love”;
By the power of Divine Mercy,
Yes, my life is born again!