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"The Question," The Master Series, copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"

November 3, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

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A beautiful day beckoned.
The sides of the hills were golden
with fields of grain. 
 
The Cypress trees were green
among great expanses of gleaming flat rocks.
An ideal day born for the enjoyment of the sun
and the wondrous words of the Master.
 
The crowd began to thin toward the afternoon sunset.
The Master was weary.
Many were the questions of the day.
The answers required much of His strength to loudly speak
the words of wisdom to the crowd. 
 
As the Master prepared to depart
a young man in the crowd shouted a question
in His direction.
  
The Master’s followers tried to quiet the man
to preserve their Lord’s voice.
They knew He was exhausted from the
long day of preaching.
 
The young man shouted again,
“Master, what can I do in my life that would be
pleasing to my Lord and God?”
In hearing this question
the crowd stopped movement
in their departure.
 
The crowd turned as one toward
where the Master stood.
Raising up to His full height
the Master looked over the crowd
with the kindest of smiles and He said,
 
“The mirrors of your own souls are within the eyes of
your brothers and sisters.
If you see hunger in those eyes around you
break the bread and share it.
 
If you see sorrow
share your tears with your brethren.
If fear overcomes your neighbors
stand with them
for numbers overcome fear.
 
Above all of these
love your neighbor
as you love your children.
My love protects your brethren
as it protects you.
 
This sharing of your love in my Father’s name
will be pleasing to your Lord and God.
In this sharing of your love without reserve
without reward
without a counting
will you be given
the glories of eternity.”
These words were spoken this day 
by the Master of my life.

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November 1, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

There are times that I remember what it was like to not awake each day in pain. Times where I had pain as a constant companion each waking moment of each day. Still I am blessed in having each day to praise His Name.

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Last year was a visit to the Carrol Clinic in Dallas.
My back and hip had been hurting me for some time.
The findings were not good.
 
A Class Four hip.
A crack in my spine bone.
Two disks in my spine fused together.
 
I knew when it happened.
A fall over ten years ago while attempting to trim a tree
in our front yard.
 
The fall at that time resulted in nine staples in my head
and eventual surgery on my knee.
The other injuries laid in wait.
My future in enjoying the rest of my life was in doubt
with the activities I enjoyed so much in my past.
 
 My mind went back to Cooperstown in upstate New York.
I was sixteen and working the summer on a dairy farm.
It was part of the “Fresh Air Program” of New York City for young men.
 

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“The Knowing” copyright 2005, John J. Rigo, from published poetry book, “Roses Amidst Thorns”

October 31, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

 
 
Taken morning of October 20th, 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake in Gun Barrel City, Texas from the rear of our Lakehome “Oz.”
Between the split of a second 
stood the truth of time.                                                                               
A moment held so lovingly
with the slightest touch
ever fleeting in its hold of light.
 
The answer to all of this
was so clear and without question.
Everything made sense
every pain defined
every love understood.
 
Where there once was blackness
there was now the white of light.
“Oh,” came the answer.
“This is why,” said my mind of creation.
 
If I could just hold this longer
just maybe
it would stay forever
 
this joy
this warmth
this sheer laughter of soul.
 
I embrace thee
Oh fear with courage
prayer and hope
 
for this is where I belong
in the very depth of your love
in this eternity called us.
 

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“Our Prayer” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, Texas’ Commentator

October 30, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

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This morning our prayers are with those who have been in the path of this massive storm.  We pray for the safety of all of you and your loved ones.

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October 25, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

The continued reminder that we must empower ourselves during breast cancer month. Did you know there is also an increase in breast cancer among men?

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October 24, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

I am very thankful to my Lord this Day. Thankful for the protection He has rendered my life. Thankful for the Wisdom He has brought me in spite of my subborn refusal of such at times. Thankful for the many beautiful friendships He has brought me from the most unexpected places in my life. Thank you Lord for this day and the opportunity to praise thy Name.

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When such pain goes beyond

metal against metal

pushing and tearing

beyond the tolerances of strength.

 

 

Truly oh what passion

lies within thee

when finding release again

in one who will truly love you again

in the truth of their spirit and heart.

 

Heart be still

mind be of strength

love awaits.

This time to carry you beyond

the eternal doors of joy and happiness.

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"Perfect Love" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"

October 20, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

 

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I have found the perfect love in Jesus.

He redeemed me with His love

when I believed none was there.

As I left the earthbound

material things of this world

I was lifted up to the heavens.

 

Before me lay the gates of joy

covered with the tears of my redemption.

Awaiting my entrance were all the people

that I ever loved and deeply grieved their passage

from this earth.

 

Open arms did I find; hugs of love, was I given.

Upon entering those gates of joy

beyond sight and time

I saw a garden laid before me.

 

It was a garden of the trials and tribulations

of my life on earth.

They were but one small pea

compared to a field of His love.

 

I have found the perfect love in Jesus.

He redeemed me with His love

when I believed none was there.

Now I have been found.

  

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October 19, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

This is my third reposting of this site. The author and publisher of this WordPress Blog is truly a Brilliant writer.

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October 19, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

In a conversation with a dear friend recently I related these words to them as inspiration for their life. It is words that should be whispered in our inner minds and heart each moment of each day.

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It is time to reflect on your life.
So you feel you have done a good job of being in control?
Did you ever believe that God had a plan for your life?
 
Were you too busy, too self-absorbed, too important
to listen to God’s whispers in your ear?
 
In comparing time in its length
which do you think is longer
eternity or the length of your own lifespan?
 
Has the thought ever entered your mind
that your Creator is not pleased with you?
 
Do you think today
would be a great day to change your life?
 
Are you ready today
to Let Go and Let God be in charge?

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“The Retarded Catholic” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming “Passion Amidst Apathy”

October 18, 2012 by John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet and Commentator

 
 

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He was an independent contractor
He represented himself as a practicing Catholic.
Each Sunday with bowed head he received Communion.
 
Each week he would collect from his customers
payment for placing thousands of flyers
on doors of homes and apartments.
 
At the end of each week
he would dump a third of those flyers
in the local recycle center.
 
His explanation was that by being dishonest
with his customers
was the only way he could
make a profit and care for his family. 
 
It is my guess that he did not fully understand
the ten commandments.
Especially the commandment that said
“Thou Shall Not Steal.”
 
Practicing Catholics consider stealing
of this nature a mortal sin.
With such a sin on one’s soul
disqualifies them from taking Communion.
 
The thief must take Confession for this sin
prior to being able to take Communion.
The forgiveness was given with the words
“Go and sin no more.”
This individual repeated the same sin
week after week for fourteen years.
 
The sin was one
he rarely shared with a  priest
on a regular weekly confession.
In fact he rarely went to confession.
 
Yet each week he could be found
with head bent in prayer
after receiving that sacred host in communion.
 
You ask me how I was so aware
of this regular affront of God’s law.
You see the man observed
was my own Brother.
 
I am proud to say
that by his own example
it has now been
forty-nine years
since I have been a Catholic.
 
 
 
  
 
 

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