Thank you for keeping me by your side
Then you are always with me
When in front of a poor man my heart softens
When a leper makes me shed tears
When a sick person dismays me
When a prostitute moves me to pity
When the death of a loved one hurts me
Yesterday, Lord, it was you I was looking for
in the people of my own flesh and blood
in those who loved me
Today, Lord, it is you who I have found
in strangers, in foreigners
in those who do not love me
Your love cries out louder than blood
Your love is burning me, I can feel it.
Servant of God Jean Thierry of the Child Jesus and of the Passion
Poem written by the Servant of God
(4 February 1982 – 5 January 2006)
“I only wanted to be healed so that I can become a priest”
Carmelite Quotes 
Thank you for introducing us to this simple Carmelite poet and Servant of God!
Yesterday I discovered another WordPress blog in French that has published more of his poetry. I will try to translate a few more as time permits. Thank you for the encouragement!
We await with anticipation!