jorie

Hello! My name is Jorie, and I’m deeply interested in theology, Catholic mysticism, philosophy, scholasticism, hymns & Gregorian chants, and studying other faiths. Oh, and I also love Warrior Cats. These are the only things I’m truly invested in (yes, I am indeed on the spectrum), so don’t expect much more.

- St. Teresa of Avila

There in the tomb with Lazarus I lay, my soul dead in the ways of

the world. Buried; I can do nothing anymore of my own accord. How greatly I need You, Lord!

“Lazarus, come out!" Your tender voice cries amidst Your tears. "Come out from that life and walk to me; share in my loving embrace!"

Through Your grace, I awaken!

Eyes opened, my goal is in sight. You, O Lord, are my goal; You, O Lord, are my one desire.

"Lazarus, come out!" With Lazarus, I begin the sojourn towards the door; there I see Christ in His beauty.

And as I walk out the tomb His

sweet voice spoke. "Unbind him and let him go!" And at the command of His lips, my bindings were made loose;

my sorrows consoled

I walk towards Him, who my soul loves, welcoming me with a

Fatherly embrace.

"You were dead and are now alive; lost and now found!"

Looking back at the life left behind, those bindings of pride become a bittersweet reminder of how my Love, my true Love has redeemed me!

- St. Bonaventure (Mystical Vine, XV.4)