An epiphany, revelation On the day of visitation His Name prospered in the East A majestic Prince of Peace – Three Kings, Theophany Magi, prophesier Unfolding gifts at will The star delivering them near – A young child with Mary In her home with care The wise men in extravagance Oils, ointment made bear –Continue reading “Wise Men From The East”
Author Archives: Matthew Pope
Joseph Thou Wast Chosen
The carpenter stood with quiet concentration As The Child ran about With your wife calling unto you With the comfort of a shout – Your hands indeed they toil much As you place the boards In precise positions with measurement So was your work for the Lord – Oh Joseph thou wast chosen For theContinue reading “Joseph Thou Wast Chosen”
Redemption In This Child
Mary beckoned to Joseph one day I carry a conceived soul in my womb With rejoice I accepted and now say Blessed be the Name of The Lord And indeed, him just, sought to put her away For fear he felt in his heart But an angel arrived to prepare God’s way Through a dream,Continue reading “Redemption In This Child”
Virgin Annunciation
Oh Mother most blessed Humbly rejecting pious pride For did Gabriel seek you In the angel did you confide – Forthwith you came With a faith to be captured Hail, Thou art highly favored Your obedience mastered – Blessed among women Above the remainder Announced in praise By a glorious stranger – Song of redemptionContinue reading “Virgin Annunciation”
EUTEOTW: In Doctrine, Uncorrupt
“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine, shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity” (Titus 2:7) A statement and affirmation of the Christian doctrine, and in particular, Southern Baptist confessions of faith, In Doctrine, Uncorrupt is a compilation of twenty five articles: featuring topics such as abortion, homosexuality, religious liberty, theology, notable clergy/layContinue reading “EUTEOTW: In Doctrine, Uncorrupt”
For God So Loved The World
EPIC Radio is taking over an FM station and we need your help! Your donation of just $10 a month or more can help bring Catholic radio back to our community in Wake Forest. Click here for more info. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,Continue reading “For God So Loved The World”
EUTEOTW: Believe
This post is sponsored by St. Thomas More Academy Theater’s upcoming production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Get your tickets now! In the Person of Jesus Have I come to know Why God extends mercy And why He withholds — Individuals who betrayed My own dignity stained Friendships diced Blood turned to ice — When IContinue reading “EUTEOTW: Believe”
Pure From All Sin
Thou knowest, Lord, that I am pure from all sin with man (Tobit 3:14) To be of a sound mind, one must exude a purified state of being. This appears strictly philosophical, but God has appointed us as holy heirs to the promise (Galatians 3:29), and this is not withstanding pure thinking. So we think,Continue reading “Pure From All Sin”
EUTEOTW: Whom Shall I Serve?
This post is sponsored by St. Thomas More Academy Theater’s upcoming production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Get your tickets now! It is a blatant answer Foreordained in my heart I will serve Jesus The Christ To Him my likening impart —- But I am trembling fierce And my darkness in obscurity lingers My maturityContinue reading “EUTEOTW: Whom Shall I Serve?”
EUTEOTW: Thankworthiness to The Father
That we may walk worthy in Him Fruitful ever bearing The sanctified fern A gracious limb —- Partakers of inheritance Light, sustenance breed Partitioning to the saints brilliance A regeneration from Adam’s seed —- Delivered from the power Of darkness, gray with musk Translated into the Kingdom Showering rays from dawn to duskContinue reading “EUTEOTW: Thankworthiness to The Father”