Holy Thursday (II)

I wash their little feet
in a simple white tub
where the water is warm
and they want to stay forever.

Lavender and frankincense
rise with the steam
where love is taught
and patience comes with service.

The towel is soft,
the lotion soothes,
and now their eyes
shine with stars,

unbroken light from
the ages, how it shines
brilliant in my eyes,
washing away all our mistakes.

Color

I am not a short thought
in the mind of God.  I am
not all light and love.

I see the red-winged black birds,
sentries above the bramble.  Do I
stand guard, do I block the light?

I do not hold together in one piece,
see how my love lay filtered out:
patience, kindness, mercy,

and the sediment:
pride, anger, judgment.
My cup is not clear,

but see the cloudy drink
break the light into color:
whose light breaks that does not shine?

Spring Yoga

Happy Spring, Friends,

I’ve already posted the Spring Yoga Schedule, but I just wanted to post a little reminder.  The Yoga for Life Benefit class is coming up April 6th.  I hope you can make it!

Happy Easter!  Happy Practicing!

The Catholic Yogi

Yoga for Life Benefit Class

Monday, April 6, 5:30 – 6:45pm, No Limits Studio

Yoga for Life is an easy-going all-levels class. We will engage in a mindful exploration of breathing and moving that will not only benefit our bodies, minds, and spirits, but will also benefit the members of our community through our donations. You are enthusiastically invited to give items that will support the Domestic Violence Shelter of Mansfield, Ohio.  They are in need of towels and wash cloths, paper products, diapers and wipes (size 3-6), and girls clothes (size 2T & 3T).  All new items, please.   You are also welcome to give a monetary donation. Visit thedvshelter.com to learn more about their mission.  No pre-registration is needed, and you need not participate in class in order to donate!