On Eagle's Wings (A Photo Essay)

                                                              On Eagle's Wings

                                                              by Michael Joncas 

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in his shadow for life, say to the Lord:  "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"

Refrain:  And he will raise you up on eagle's wings,

bear you on the breath of dawn,

make you to shine like the sun,

and hold you in the palm of his hand. 

The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under his wings your refuge, his faithfulness your shield.

And he will raise you up on eagle's wings,  

bear you on the breath of dawn,

make you to shine like the sun, 

and hold you in the palm of his hand.

For to his angels he's given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. 

And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,

make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand. 

Last week-end at the beach in Tarpon Springs, Florida,  I chance to come upon this scene.  I was enchanted with the thoughts of flight and so with camera in hand, I started taking pictures...never realizing that a week later I would need these pictures to give my friend Darcey hope...and the truth that our Lord is a loving God and holds each one of us in his hands.