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In His Eyes
Morning Reflection
March
28
,
2021
by Deacon Andy Cirmo
This gospel reflection is based on Mark 11:1-10.
In His Eyes
Very soon he comes this way
This man of whom they all now speak
And so I choose a place to stand
To get a glimpse of whom we seek
He comes on plain and humble beast
Through the narrow gate of doubt
Yet all clamor now and call a feast
They strain and wave and shout
Placing palms of welcome on the way
They sing and yell and call his name
Jesua, Jesua, Welcome! they say
Not knowing from where he came
His followers dance and smile and cheer
To joyfully celebrate this holy man
Passover is somehow special this year
And so a new and holy time began
Placing palms in his path of peace
All are singing hosanna on high
And rejoice, except the holy priests
Who watch all this with wary eye
Finally passing, this man comes near
A nod of his head to my waiting place
In his eyes a distant peaceful tear
A joyful sadness about his holy face
I feel a chill, and feel his stare
In me he sees all my joy and doubt
The wants and needs and fears I bear
My heart now in turmoil all about
In his eyes I see my heart, my all
His knowledge of who I truly am
I hear his voice and heed his call
To repent now and begin again
Who is this man this prophet new
Who speaks of forgiveness, mercy and love
Who teaches with such passion and truth
And speaks of his Father above
Could he be the One for whom we long
This Jesua of whom we sing
Oh how we all seek now to belong
To hear his voice and be with him