St. Clare of Assisi

He who feeds the birds of the air and gives raiment and nourishment to the lilies of the field will not leave you in want of clothing or of food until He comes Himself to minister to you for eternity. 1

Gaze upon the Lord, Gaze upon his face; Gaze upon the One who holds you in his embrace. Gaze upon his life; Gaze upon his love; Gaze upon his coming poor from heaven above. 2

Taste the hidden sweetness that lies within your heart which God has kept for those whose lives are tender within. Place your mind in the softness of life's eternal flow. Place your soul in the brilliance of heaven's endless glow; and love him totally who gave himself for your love, and you will hold him who holds all things in truth. 3

Look, look on Jesus, poor and crucified, look on this Holy One, who for your love has died, and remember as you contemplate the sacred mysteries, this Jesus whom you gaze upon, loves you most tenderly. 4