Mary, Mother of the Church
I Thirst
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Belonging to Christ is a collection of poetry that shares the Catholic faith and experiences of a millennial woman in the twenty-first century as she journeys on the walk in holy cadence towards the beautiful gates of heaven. Her book of poetry includes various themes from the Liturgical year.
The following is an excerpt from Christina M. Sorrentino’s new book, Belonging to Christ: Catholic Poetry that reflects on the Gospel reading for today, The Samaritan Woman (John 4:5-42), for the First Scrutiny, the Third Sunday of Lent.
The Samaritan Woman
A yearning desire
ignited a burning flame;
a fiery inferno,
one that could not be tamed.
Love beckoned her,
the truth beneath her bones,
hidden by the dusty surface;
deep within her soul.
It was a Divine invitation
at the hour of midday.
There He did thirst,
with spoken words
her soul was engraved.
The well water flowed
reflecting the radiance of the Sun.
With a kiss from heaven,
she went forth to spread the word.
Belonging to Christ: Catholic Poetry is now available for purchase on Amazon in Kindle e-book and print format.
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About the Author
Christina M. Sorrentino is the Editor-in-Chief at Ignitum Today and a regular contributor to Missio Dei. She is a theology teacher and freelance writer who resides in Staten Island, New York. Ms. Sorrentino has contributed to various publications, including Catholic Exchange, Word on Fire, and Homiletic & Pastoral Review. She is a published author, and co-authored her most recent book The Eucharistic Revival Project. You can visit her website Called to Love - A Listening Heart, where she writes about the musings of a millennial Catholic called to love, or follow her on X.
