Holy indifference, the preacher said,
First and foremost is to be
in right relationship with God
To know who you are in the world
who and what you stand for
even when facing the guillotine
you stand fast, upright and unafraid
singing Salve Regina with your last breath
as the blade descends on skin and bone
Holy indifference is a love that bleeds
a heart on fire for God, the Almighty
moving, living and being only for the Lord
die, die, must follow Jesus!
you shed tears, copious and unceasing,
allowing yourself to be crucified
especially by your nearest and dearest
people you draw into your heart
just as Jesus drew you into His
Holy indifference is to live as a witness
joyous even in the hurricane
waiting out the storm patiently
dead certain that Jesus is in the boat with you
you steer with hope-filled tenacity
eyes and heart wide open to His Word
holding tight to His outstretched hand
humbly deferring to holy direction
going wherever you are led, in Spirit
Holy indifference is to be a missionary disciple
to do as Jesus did, every day
living an ordinary life that
speaks of God's extraordinary promise
in every human encounter
it won't be easy, it will be uncomfortable
yours will be a voice lost in the wilderness
but as you lose your life you will know
Eternal life is yours, today and every day
With thanks to Father Geno Sylva for inspiring us at ICPE Mission's 30th anniversary celebration in Malta.
First and foremost is to be
in right relationship with God
To know who you are in the world
who and what you stand for
even when facing the guillotine
you stand fast, upright and unafraid
singing Salve Regina with your last breath
as the blade descends on skin and bone
Holy indifference is a love that bleeds
a heart on fire for God, the Almighty
moving, living and being only for the Lord
die, die, must follow Jesus!
you shed tears, copious and unceasing,
allowing yourself to be crucified
especially by your nearest and dearest
people you draw into your heart
just as Jesus drew you into His
Holy indifference is to live as a witness
joyous even in the hurricane
waiting out the storm patiently
dead certain that Jesus is in the boat with you
you steer with hope-filled tenacity
eyes and heart wide open to His Word
holding tight to His outstretched hand
humbly deferring to holy direction
going wherever you are led, in Spirit
Holy indifference is to be a missionary disciple
to do as Jesus did, every day
living an ordinary life that
speaks of God's extraordinary promise
in every human encounter
it won't be easy, it will be uncomfortable
yours will be a voice lost in the wilderness
but as you lose your life you will know
Eternal life is yours, today and every day
With thanks to Father Geno Sylva for inspiring us at ICPE Mission's 30th anniversary celebration in Malta.
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