Daily Signet

I
the sacrificer
the sacrifice
the sacrificial altar.

What is the sacrifice
which saves the universe
which builds my new body
and sends me to be with God forever?

What needs to be poured upon my stones?

Not clarified butter
warm red blood
or bowls of gold.

But rather the darkened, unworthy portions
Of myself
Willingly brought to light by with faithful fire within
White hot
And brighter still                                                                                                         

Donna Piper Leichtling

On This Day…

St. Vitus: one of the 14 Holy Helpers, and after whom the affliction St. Vitus Dance is named (D 300)

Suijin Matsuri: Shinto rite to honor the Kami of Water