"The Moses in my heart trembles
not quite willing to accept the prophet hidden in my being
wondering how much it will cost to allow that prophet to emerge.
O child of unnecessary shoes
cast them off and stand in readiness on this holy ground.
For the Egypt in people’s lives
demands that you see the burning bushes
all around you
aflame, burning wildly, calling you away from the comfort of
well-protected feet.
The ground you stand on is holy.
Take off your shoes!
The ground of your very being is holy.
Take off your shoes!
Awaken your sleeping prophet.
Believe in your Moses and go…"
Macrina Wiederkehr