by Douglas J. Lanzo
Copyright 2022
First published in Faith on Every Corner Digital Magazine (December 2022 Issue)
Dedicated to an exemplary cousin and ambassador of Christ, Sue Fazzini
Ministering to thousands of inmates
suffering from ravages of addiction,
bringing the healing of Christ’s love
to lives filled with pain and dereliction,
a nun uses empathy and warmth
to overcome drug and alcohol abuse,
treating them as brothers and sisters,
showing God’s mercy is no ruse;
Rekindling gentleness and kindness
dimmed to embers long ago,
sharing puppy dogs with convicts
contagious with affection that does bestow:
a new window of hope and joy
for wholesome goodness in life,
its wonder equipped to conquer
adversity, suffering and strife;
She is one of a kind,
a rare and dear breed,
a selfless, cherished cousin,
extolling Christ in every deed.