The Seat of Wisdom
I went into the cathedral in the City of Ladies, at the corner of Hope and Despair.
Inside the chapel, off to the left, was a small wooden confessional. I knocked, opened the door, went in, and sat down. I was bathed in a soft blue light. Looking up, I noticed a small stained glass window that said: “Sedes Sapientiae”, Latin for “Seat of wisdom”, one of Mary’s titles, so called because she was the vessel through which we received God’s wisdom incarnate. I meditated on what “seat of wisdom” meant to me:
Being still
Listening carefully
Paying attention
Being thankful
Seeking beauty
Learning always
Forgiving yourself
Trying to understand
Giving yourself another chance,
And another, and another.
Knowing when to let go
And when to move on.
Finding strength deep within.
Amen.
As I left the confessional, a priest waved at me and sang out,
“This is the day that the Lord has made,
Let us rejoice and go home.”
I smiled back at him and was on my way.
© 2008 Kerry Vincent
(: there is a lot to be found in stillness and contemplation. I love that blue window.
pearlz
July 19, 2008 at 9:06 am
Beautiful – such a stillness came with this piece.
Jill
July 19, 2008 at 9:36 am
A lovely piece, Kerry. Such a frantic and busy world we live in–and so many people not knowing the peace that leads to faith and wisdom.
porchsitter
July 19, 2008 at 1:05 pm
I love the image and the words to go with it. Be still and the gifts will find you.
Vi
woodnymph
July 19, 2008 at 1:58 pm
The City of Ladies is filled with such beautiful places. This piece is most calming.
Heather Blakey
July 19, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Beautiful meditation, Kerry.
imogen88
July 21, 2008 at 10:21 am
This is a beautiful poem, Kerry, almost a chant. I can hear a room full of women reciting it.
Lori
July 21, 2008 at 3:05 pm
The poem – the mantra – that you have here is something to remember always.
shewolfy728
July 22, 2008 at 2:35 pm