INSPIRATIONAL MUSINGS

About the Book

It is amazing what can be done when you put your trust in the Lord. Who would have thought that this book of poetry would finally be written for everyone to enjoy. Not in my wildest dream had I ever thought I would be writing poetry much less putting it out there for all who have a poetry muse to enjoy. Many poets in the “World of Poets” say that poetry is the DNA of the soul and maybe it is. The Psalms surely give our souls much food for thought, to ponder and to praise God. Perhaps some of these poems will lift someone’s heart to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If only one person finds some peace, solace or laughter from these poems then all the hard work will have fulfilled its mission. Most of this poetry is a prayer, some of it is from the very depth of my being and I often wondered if I want the world to see the real me. Being a private individual, it is very humbling to have others read my soul. Be that as it may, here it is for all to see, the naked truth and nothing but the truth.

About the Author

Magdala Marie Gilbert, OSP is an Oblate Sister of Providence. She resides at the Oblate Sisters of Providence Motherhouse in Catonsville, Maryland. She is the Director of Religious Education at Historic St. Francis Xavier Parish in Baltimore City. She is a member of the National Black Sisters Conference (NBSC), Director of the Mother Mary Lange Guild, an active member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the Knights of Peter Claver: Mother Elizabeth Lange Court # 323 and Chaired the NRVC Black Religious Standing Committee. Magdala Marie taught many years on the Elementary School and High School levels. Sister has been Vocation and Formation Director for her Congregation as well. She has written numerous articles for the Catholic Review, the Catholic newspaper for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Each year she writes articles for the “Keep on Teaching” booklet and has articles in the book “What We Have Seen and Heard,” published by the Office of African American Catholic Ministries. She has written a booklet about Mother Mary Lange, OSP called, “One Who Dared, Mary Lange: A Short Portrait,” four booklets of poetry. and “A Tribute to Mother Mary Lange and the Oblate Sisters of Providence.”