By love I sail!
A thought
To live of love it is to sail afar
And bring both peace and joy where’er I be.
O Pilot blest! love is my guiding star;
In every soul I meet, Thyself I see.
Safe sail I on, through wind or rain or ice; Love urges me, love conquers every gale.
High on my mast behold is my device:
“By love I sail!”
from To Live Of Love, February 25, 1895 – Poems of St. Teresa, Carmelite of Lisieux, known as The “Little Flower of Jesus”. Translated by S.L. Emery.
A prayer
God of grace and glory, you call us with your voice of flame to be your people, faithful and courageous. As your beloved Son embraced his mission in the waters of baptism, inspire us with the fire of your Spirit to join in his transforming work. We ask this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.