I owe my conversion to the most merciful Heart of Jesus. Here is my conversion story in verse:
The Weeping Rose
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Hiding behind my fig leaf
Cowering in the shame of Eve
I, too, consumed fruit forbidden
Sweet to the lips; bitter to the soul
And mourned outside Eden's gates
An earthen vessel, Adam's seed
Lost in the dust of time
A rose wilted for lack of the Son
"Where are you?", echoed in my soul
At the faintest, "here i am"
A broken arrow, a crooked bow
Stood before the Mercy Seat
Unbathed, covered with grime
Unrecognizable to all but You
Your eyes pierced through the filth
And saw the swan in the ugly duckling
You tucked my heart into your side
Two hearts beat as one
And in this Sacred Chamber
A weeping rose unfurled her first petal
You can find my written conversion story here - Heart of Jesus Infinite in Mercy - or perhaps I should say that this is where it all began, because conversion is a lifelong process. Many of you have already read this but I have never quite ceased being amazed at the tremendous gift of mercy I have received and I am putting up the link in honor of Jesus' Sacred and Merciful Heart. The gift of mercy He gave me changed me forever and I will always be grateful for his love and kindness.
Jesus, my heart is forever yours.
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. God's patience and mercy is endless and makes amazing transformations when we cooperate with His grace. Thanks for the link to your conversion story; I will take some time to read it later today.
Thanks for sharing this poetic version with us.
Karin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. He had to practically hit me over the head with a bat but I finally got it :) God bless!
Beautiful Mary, just beautiful! So glad that His Heart drew you home!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. I know that you have a great devotion to the Sacred Heart, also. We have wanted to do an Enthronement here at our house but have not yet done so yet. Hopefully soon!
ReplyDeleteMary, words are hard to express how beautiful this is and how much it touched my heart. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! Thank You for the Love you give us and stir in our own hearts! Would that all souls could open themselves to know Your Love and Mercy!
ReplyDeleteKathryn,
ReplyDeleteGod has been so good to us, hasn't He? :)
Thanks Colleen!
ReplyDeleteI love poetry, Mary. I wish I was able to write poems but I don't seem to have the skill. Not like you. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love poetry too :) Some of my poetry is at this link http://twoheartsonesong.blogspot.com/ if you want to read it. God bless!
Dear one a very unique way of sharing your story. My dear, as always you bless me. Each time you share, I learn something. Your encouragment is so refreshing. My Spirit leaps inside. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful & perfectly expressed!
ReplyDeletelove how the poem ends with the image of a rose.
it's amazing how we just need to wish to be found and there God will find us.
i admire your honesty. it is inspiring.
Hi JBR,
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet :) May our Lord bless you, too!
Hi Jade,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the poem :)
Mary, beautiful conversion story. I just read both parts and the rest of June. Glory and Praise to God for the special graces you have been given. Truly you are his sweet daughter sharing his sweetness and love with others.
ReplyDeleteHi Colleen,
ReplyDeleteAs you can probably imagine I was floored by what happened. I believed in miracles but nothing like this had ever, ever, happened to me before. I thought things like this just happened to other people. Back then I didn't understand the extent of God's mercy and love for his people. God is truly pure love.