"VITA, DULCEDO ..." To Mary, Mediatrix of Grace

"VITA, DULCEDO ..." *

To Mary, Mediatrix of Grace

A stream as of stars

from on high,

misted, gold drifted down

the dark sky -

grace from thee

shall enliven dead earth,

O Lady of Love.

             And up from the depths

             of dull shame

             shall be lifted a song

             in thy name,

             fit to rival

             the angels' clear mirth,

             thou, Cause of all Joy!

                                 

Sister M Julian RSM

The Catholic World. August 1955

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* Life, sweetness