Harmony of Heart and Mind #2176

Harmony of Heart and Mind In quiet chambers of the heart, Where sacred whispers softly start, A truth resounds, so pure, so clear, "Good conscience first," we hold it dear. From Paul to Timothy, we find, A call to love, with heart aligned, A conscience pure, sincere in faith, Guiding us on the righteous path. Yet, in the realm of ancient lore, Aquinas' wisdom we explore, With reason's light and faith's embrace, We seek to understand God's grace. Justice, Plato’s mean to find, Between extremes, a balanced mind, In every act, a careful tread, To do what's right, with wisdom led. Today, we face a modern quest, To blend these truths, to do our best, To balance heart and mind, we strive, In faith and reason, fully alive. With conscience pure and doctrine strong, We navigate where both belong, In every challenge, seek the blend, Of inner truth and wisdom's end. For in this journey, we uncover, The path where faith and reason hover, A harmony of heart and mind, In love and justice, intertwined. Together, let us walk this way, In Christ’s own love, we find our stay, To live in truth, with justice near, And walk with God, in faith sincere. -Steven G. Lee (July 4, 2024)