Spirit War

The armor of my faith I always wear
to wage the war of spirituality,
I hoist a shield of hope, a sword of prayer,
and shoot love arrows at my enemy.

In spiritual war some foes remain unseen,
I have to keep my guard up all the  time,
my offered pains and fasting keep me lean,
with frequent sacraments I stay in prime.

Amidst temptation's charge I often fall,
my sainted allies help me when I'm weak,
and when my sins have pushed me to the wall,
Christ comes and lifts me to a winning streak.

May God me guard until the battles cease
and grant me mercifully His final peace.

                       -- by Pete Voelz         4/05