HE HAS COME

Jesus came to visit once again
in a manger dark, obscure,
not as a king, but as a babe
so innocent and pure.

The angels trumpeted the news
o’er all the countryside,
to shepherds poor, who watched their sheep
and drew them to His side.

They knelt in adoration
as they gazed in wonderment,
at the Saviour who was born that day
and was from heaven, sent.

In their simpleness they knew
of what had come to pass,
they worshipped His perfection
the Prince of Peace had come at last.

Oh the joy to gaze upon
this pure and Holy Child,
to know the Light had come to be
the source of Love, all meek and mild.

Oh Lord I pray that all mankind
will one day come to see,
that His Love is for all people
His Love will set us free.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 27, 2006

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD

The greatest gift that we’ve been given
from the time it all began,
is the pure and holy Christ Child
sent to fulfill, the Father’s plan.

He was born not in a palace
or dressed in royal robes,
in a stable, dank and dark
this was His first abode.

No matter the surroundings
for when the time had come,
His presence made it glorious
its brightness like the sun.

Our hearts are like that stable
so many years since past,
cold and dark and unprepared
for such a gift that’s come to pass.

The hour is late, He’s on the way
ready or not He’ll come to stay,
to show us how to better live
give us all the love there is to give.

Make ready the manger of your heart
prepare it for A King today,
He is coming, be in readiness
prepare for Him the Way.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 23, 2006

LONELINESS

Why, oh God this loneliness
this deep longing from within,
it’s not for lack of people in my life
or lack of kith and kin.

It haunts me in my wakefulness
and in a crowded place,
amid the throng I’m all alone
as if in some disgrace.

I feel so lost and out of place
it seems I don’t fit in,
what makes me Lord, so insecure
I ask myself again.

Was it something Lord back in the past
when I was young and free,
that robbed me of all confidence
so that I could not be me.

Or is it Lord a yearning
for You within my heart,
for that union up in heaven
that one day I’ll be a part.

I hunger for that glorious day
when your arms will gently hold,
me to your heart, so warm and tender
at last Your Love behold.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 22, 2006

THE ALPHA EXPERIENCE

When I walked in the door I was greeted
with smiles and hugs, by the group gathered round,
and my heart leapt with the joy of the Spirit
for these new friends that I had just found.

I sensed something good was beginning
that would always remain in my heart,
at the banquet we broke bread together
and with that we made a good start.

The videos so light and appealing
replete with truth, from the Lord most high,
each week fills our hearts with gladness
of its enlightenment, none could deny.

In small groups we all got together
to share what we found to be,
a meeting of hearts, minds and spirits
of getting Lord, closer to Thee.

Our leaders were full of the Spirit
as they guided us to our goal,
that of knowing and serving our Saviour
who dwells in our hearts and our souls.

We found each of our lives had sameness
each had their joys, and sorrows and fear,
if we ask He will give us the courage
to go forward in faith, to see clear.

Then on the day of The Spirit
peace and joy came the whole day long,
as praise and prayer were lifted higher
to our God, for whom they belong.

Then came the time, of our final meeting
feelings mixed as we lingered to say...
keep in touch, I’ll miss you, Merry Christmas
in fond memories you ever will stay.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 19, 2006

A FRIEND INDEED

We met by chance some years ago
not often at the start,
but as the years flew swiftly by
in my life you shared a part.

Your frequent visits were at times
a burden and a test,
you lingered on and wore me down
I was not at my best.

Then at times it seemed you left me
t’was like a dream come true,
and for a time I did without
the weary sight of you.

I started then to notice
how when you came to me,
I turned, to my God and Father
to heal and comfort me.

The more I pondered on this fact
I began to see the why,
for suffering is a part of life
Jesus did it, why not I.

By now you know my friend is pain
he’s ever near to me,
I will offer up my friend
to God, for all eternity.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 18, 2006

ANOINTED HANDS

You were chosen by the Father
and you harkened to His voice,
He gave you a flock to shepherd
since then you’ve had no choice.

But to lead His children safely
down the path that leads to glory,
with your holy hands anointed
as you teach the age-old story.

You lead us to each well of grace
where the Spirit comes to dwell,
and the scales and fog are lifted
all His love we’ll know so well.

At the well, of reconciliation
we are cleansed and made like new,
He waits upon the Altar
there’s sometimes many, sometimes few.

As you celebrate the Mass
using words that are our wealth,
you follow in His footsteps
you feed us with His very self.

In the different stages of our lives
your presence gives us hope,
and your guidance and anointed hands
do bless and help us cope.

In thanksgiving Lord, we pray
for these, Your faithful ones,
keep them ever in Your Heart
bless them, each and everyone.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 15, 2006

IN VALLEY’S LOW

It seems I’m ‘oft in valleys low
my heart painfully throbbing, its sorrow to show,
events of the day that make me to weep
that churn in my body, and keep me from sleep.

The ‘whys’ that erupt from deep in my soul
so many questions, no answers do I behold,
Lord, I beg Your forgiveness for the sins of the past
I never knew that they hurt you, as the deed was cast.

For they keep You from working with Your healing hands
to clean all our wounds, help to follow Your plan,
we long to go to the mountain, where the truth ever reigns
and to work for your Kingdom, from whence we came.

Lead us out of the valley, out of the fog and the mist
that blind us from all of Your blessings and gifts,
show us sweet visions of heavenly bliss
and greet us Lord Jesus, with a welcoming kiss.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 05, 2006

FROM SORROW TO GLADNESS

I come before Your Majesty
in sorrow, body bent,
my heart and soul disfigured
and my life so poorly spent.

Though I try, and do my best
I always fall so short,
of the goal I’ve set before me
earthly pleasure I do court.

My faults are oh so many
my failings quite a few,
Lord, stretch out Your hand and touch me
fill me with Your strength anew.

The desire burns within my heart
to give all of me to You,
so help me Lord to mend my ways
fill me with Your love so true.

If I keep on trying
to give my all to You,
I know You’ll be there near me,
as my gladness You renew.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 04, 2006

MY CHILDREN

So long have I called you My children
yet My voice is drowned out in the din,
of a world that forgets the letting
of My blood to erase all their sin.

Don’t you know of the love that I give you
of My mercy and bountiful grace,
don’t you know that my love’s eternal
no matter what is your disgrace.

For there’s no sin too great for forgiveness
no action so wrong there’s no hope,
don’t listen to Satan’s foul message
his lies won’t help you to cope.

He’ll rob you of all of My treasures
he’ll leave you with nary a one,
a thief and a liar, he murders
the Light that comes from the Son.

Rest, in the peace that I’ve given
open your heart to it’s source,
I will always be there and waiting
let My love in your being run its course.

Repent, and come to My arms a-waiting
forgiveness is there if you ask,
I will fill you with joy everlasting
and you’ll find peace and love at last.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 04, 2006