I wanted to share a poem that was written by one of our 11th Grade youth. Recently we have been talking a lot about the consequences of our actions here on earth and the grace and love we receive from God when we repent for our sins. Here is what Clara Sciortino wrote...

I'm hiding, waiting on impending doom,
The vengeance for the dreadful deed I've done.
The bursting rain clouds menacingly loom
Above my head to hunt their prey the sun.
My soul is heavy, burdened with regrets,
I never meant to hurt the ones I love.
I long to find a way to pay my debts
And somehow find forgiveness from above.
Then, gentle wisdom breaches dark and night
Encouraging confession and release.
Possessing courage granted by new sight
I rise up with long hidden inner peace.
A cleansing rain pours down my face
As mercy leads me back to love's embrace.