No Far Love

God’s far and yet I never see Him far,
my love is not for One Who’s far away,
I won’t wait to meet God in Kandahar,
when I can meet Him here at Mass today.

O Lord, I know I am not worthy of
a heaven that lasts for an eternity,
and yet You think I’m worthy of Your love,
and so You shower love on little me.

Love brings You close, and I am closer still
when with my love I too reach out to You,
less with my mind, but freely with my will
when I in faith believe Your love is true.

I know why You will let me see Your face,
because I choose to take Your gift of grace.

                     -- by Pete Voelz      11/18/12