PRAYING HEAVENLY CHESS / by Joe Castorino

Spiraling through Little Pearls of Prayer



Guided by the Spirit,

I strategically move

The little chess pieces

Across the chessboard

Of my daily prayer life.

I awaken to Our Lady’s advice,

I spiral slowly through the Rosary,

I surrender to sweet Divine Mercy,

I whirl through the holy Word,

I praise God through poetry,

I magnify Him in holy mass,

I delight in delicious devotion,

I confide totally in the Christ,

I listen intently to the Light,

I wonder at the wisdom of the saints,

I honor the Hour of Mercy,

I feast on spiritual communion,

I examine my conscience in humility,

I sleep in my guardian angel’s arms.

The evil one has no moves left,

He fearfully wrings his hands and

Grinds his teeth in eternal despair --

Jesus is the King of the Universe,

He is the Unconquerable One:

Checkmate.