The Catholic University of America Poem

*The Catholic University of America*

The Lord’s clear, unspoken words:
“Let there be right.”

We will take the Way of the Cross,
&
Encounter with the Spirit,
Unwavering Cardinals near it
Through prayer, worship, and retreats,
MLK Service that day and all weeks,
Finding injustice so we can clear it.

Founded by Bishops, led by Cardinals,
CUA believes in the power of alms,
A power given from cleansing palms,
Delivering good like the mothers who lift,
Children too are a gift,
As written in Psalms.

God is our light, as well as our path,
Headed where the righteous share what we do,
Meeting our Lord will bare what we knew,
In this kingdom spread—for all the dedicated,
Here, where our faith will not be validated…
It
Shall
Renew.

From Alma Mater Vol. 2: The Northeast
You can read the full four-volume Alma Mater collection here.
Copyright © 2015 Clyde Aidoo