I do not contemplate theology in silence

I rarely enjoy stillness

I cannot practice total obedience

I am not satisfied only with what’s right in front of me

INSTEAD, I LEARN MY FAITH

from copying the clergy’s footsteps

from seeing the icons on the other side again

from joining the festal shouts, even when there are none

BUT MOST OF ALL

from the affection of my family

and the love and understanding of my parish family

and from the unending forgiveness for my mistakes.

LET ME WORSHIP

with all my senses,

singing and exalting Him above all forever.