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A Mystery of God

One does not earn
sainthood.  Often
the most unlikely
of men considered -- 
as with St. Paul, an
early persecutor,
murderer of Christians

on the road to Damascus
struck blind -- 

when it
is time, God's time,

He chooses~ smacks
oblivious soul upside 
the head...his first conscious reaction
is that of awesome dread~ startling revelation
one really not having liberty to debate
nor decline  

Like water into wine

as hands-on
carpenter, son transformed

to Blessed Soul Cleansing
Sacrificial Son Divine.

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Sally Eslinger Date: 8/17/2024 5:50:00 AM Good morn, Joe! This superb poem is an inspiring, superb gift to me, a “slap on the side of the head” if you will;& look at the great discussion it provoked below in the comments! I wish it might also have been a PSp blog!! As Episcopaalians,we.have an All Saints Day i celebrate the Lifted saintly spirit of the Now-you Joe!xoxo Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 8/17/2024 12:49:00 PM Hi Sal, Thank you. I just went to an Episcopalian web site -- the celebration of All Saints Day is quite profound, beautiful and definitely Christ like in my opinion. The Mass blew me away, very spiritual. Blessings my friend.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/3/2024 2:06:00 AM There are many saints whose lives began badly. St Augustine of Hippo and St Ignatius are just two of them. St Paul was of course the greatest. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 8/3/2024 11:36:00 AM Hi Victor: thank you for pointing this out. "If not for the grace of God...." God is in control. Blessings my friend.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/31/2024 1:23:00 PM A beatiful rendering of this divine story, Joe. He became such a brave saint. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/31/2024 8:36:00 PM I think very bad times are coming but all we can do is take things s day at a time and try to stay faithful Joe Dimino Date: 7/31/2024 5:47:00 PM Thank you, Andrea; just makes me feel good to write on divine subjects. Who knows anything for certain? So pleased you enjoyed the read. Blessings my friend.

Ink Empress Date: 7/31/2024 7:07:00 AM “Like water into wine” love that line, and also how youv expressed your thoughts in a very soulful manner, well articulated and delivered in the most seamless and spiritually meaningful flow. Pleasure reading your divine word weaving. Sending you always light Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 7/31/2024 7:40:00 AM Thank you, IE; if I can be allowed to add just a little more on Saint Hood and Angels. Only how I see it. I am no theologian, nor priest, nor rabbi etc., Saint is a man-made term -- a church term, a way of praising the works of very good people -- angel is something entirely different, good people do not die and some elevated to Angel Status (Angel is Angel) -- what we are are sons and daughters of the most high, heirs to the kingdom -- what Christians strive for is to be like Christ, our Divine Brother. What greater honor, achievement?! Paul said: "Follow me as I follow the Christ" -- Christ said: "I am the way and the truth and the Life".

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/31/2024 5:33:00 AM his first conscious reaction is that of awesome dread~ startling revelation one really not having liberty to debate nor decline…love that notion. When Saul was hot over the head, He realized who the real God is. What did he feel? Shame? Panic? Awe…gulp, yes. Don’t have to be a murderer to fall like a deadman at the feet of God. What will we feel? God’s grace and love shines through. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 7/31/2024 7:20:00 AM When I realized how far from God I had been, all of my own doing, and how much grace He had given me, allowing me to continue though my path destructive, after the awe, the shaking and trembling in the the presence of Almighty, I felt lifted and loved to eternity.

Valsa George Date: 7/31/2024 12:01:00 AM It is true that one doesn't become a saint by choice. God chooses. But to be chosen by God, we need to have certain qualifications. St Paul was a persecutor....of Christians! But God knew he was zealous. Through contrition, if one turns to God, he will perhaps work miracles in him. God knew St. Paul will be steadfast in his mission. When he was hurled down and was struck blind, he didn't debate nor rebel. So God raised him. Great poem dear Joe Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 7/31/2024 8:29:00 AM Once his mind made up, latched on like a pit-bull:) I think, my friends, enlightening observations you tenderly share with us. God knows our hearts and souls despite self-induced blindness (as I see it)~ In the presence of Pure Love, all doubt is dispelled. Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/31/2024 5:35:00 AM Not sure Joe meant that, but perhaps in such awe you feel disinclined to debate the Holy God. Saul’s zeal was misguided…God set the young man on the right track. How many meet the crossroads…perhaps all of us. Hugs ~ Kim

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/30/2024 6:38:00 PM One does not earn Sainthood, I agree with you, one gets clothed in the light of it by living a good life, and becoming enlightening, one good day after another, by deed and prayer, love this Joe Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 7/30/2024 7:13:00 PM As Christ told the thief on the cross, "Today you will be with me in Paradise." God loves us all dearly, all having equal share in His Kingdom -- whether street cleaner or Prince, our duty to bloom where ever He has planted us. Blessings my friend.

Joe Maverick Date: 7/30/2024 11:39:00 AM So it is Joe Di-mino...A very worthy write on Our Great God.!! Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 7/30/2024 12:01:00 PM Thank you, Joe; we keep trying. Blessings my brother in Christ.