The Castle Within Us
To Saint Teresa of Avila
There is a castle within us
Among all the most beautiful
Inside the castle there is a King
Who I will only know
When I will get rid of the slime
And of all deception
That entangles my living.
This King is the reason of our life
He makes himself to our measure:
He only gives Himself to
Whom gives Him the same
And He always leaves the freedom
To host His Majesty.
Lord, give me the grace to understand
That You are the Creator
And I am the creature
May I not be so hard
To trust in your love
Amen.