February 2nd, 2020

In light of the March for Life last week, and seeing the joy and powerful witness of so many youth, I’d like to share a poem that a youth from a previous parish wrote (she was then in 8th grade). It won the 2015 St. Louis Annual Respect Life Creative Writing contest. The poem is a powerful story of origins, temptations, mistakes, regret, feeling lost, mercy entering darkness, hope restored, and being made new by the grace of God! Please join me in praying that all who carry the burden of a past abortion seek the healing love and mercy of God, especially in the powerful sacrament of Confession. Fr. Buehler Her Blue Eyes Caroline Cross In the beginning, Her eyes were a bright, vibrant blue She went to church every Sunday Because she wanted to be closer to God It made her happy Knowing that she had pleased Him Her parents supported her Her siblings adored her Her friends trusted her And God was proud When she grew a bit older, Her eyes were a curious blue She went on a date With [...]