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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.
About the Author
Christina M. Sorrentino resides in the Archdiocese of New York, and is a Catholic freelance writer, high school theology teacher, and author of the books Belonging to Christ and Called to Love - A Listening Heart. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Ignitum Today and has contributed to various faith-based publications including Word on Fire, Missio Dei, Catholic Exchange, and Homiletic & Pastoral Review. She has also appeared on Sacred Heart Radio and the How They Love Mary Podcast, and has been featured in the National Catholic Register's "Best in Catholic Blogging". You can visit her website at Called to Love - A Listening Heart or follow her on Twitter.
