In 2021, during the season of Advent, it seemed that Zechariah, the husband of Elizabeth (see Luke 1) became highlighted to me. During the entirety of that season, I began to ponder about the biblical stories that primarily were connected to him. Almost a year later in november 2022, I wrote this piece that I am now sharing with you. If you feel forgotten, or  have been struggling to hope my dear One, hear Jesus say to you+”For whatever I promise, I deliver”

See you in the Eucharist, 

Sourire D’Marie

Remembered

And the longing of my heart grew 

stronger and stronger 

Deeper and deeper

As the years went by 

In the ordinary of my day, you met me and said to me:

Oh my Beloved one, do not fear 

Take courage my Son, Take Heart 

For Whatever I promise, I deliver 

The piercings of Elizabeth’s heart 

The desert of her womb and heart 

Became arrows but you were my shield

In the ordinary of my day, you met me and  said to me:

Oh my Beloved one, do not fear 

Take courage my Son, Take Heart 

For Whatever I promise, I deliver 

I laid my heart bare at the altar

I gave you my sacrificial Yes 

Although that day in my doubt I was at lost for words

“How can I be sure of this?”

In the ordinary of my day you met me and  said to me:

Oh my Beloved one, do not fear 

Take courage my Son, Take Heart 

For Whatever I promise, I deliver 

In my deafness, I entered the desert of my heart

My unbelief, you shattered by your promise

The visit of the Mother of my Lord

Metamorphosed my paralysis into a proclamation 

And today I say to you 

I will not fear 

You are Jehovah Jireh, my provider 

For Whatever you promise you deliver