Abba (Through the Womb of This Life to the Father)

Written by Sr. Jane M. Abeln - U.S. Province
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In Mother's womb, I saw you not, dear Dad.
Though you first held me-to-be, my eye
Had not beheld your face. And oh, the joy
To see you in the light of this, my life!

In this second womb, I see You not, dear God.
Though You first held me-to-be, my eye
Has not beheld Your Face. But oh, the joy
To gaze on You beyond this night of life!

And yet, My Father, already I’m beheld
By You who see the me-to-be, and I
Am held, enfolded in You
As in a hurricane’s eye.
And I wait to see those Eyes of You
Who first beheld both Dad and me,
Who hold our becoming and call:
“Yes, come! Become! In Me!”

(Originally published in
Anthem, GSRRE, Fordham,
Spring, 1983, p. 3. Revised slightly, 2008)