Author Archives: Be Holy

Living Now

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I live because You died,
Not in guilt,
But in the freedom of Love.

Choices are arrayed before me,
Multiplied by the days of my Life.
With the breaking
Of each New Day,
I rise forever
To choose You,

With the breaking
Of the Bread,
With the Lifting Up,
With the Cross before my eyes
I am a witness
Of the Resurrected One.

You Christ upon the altar,
You, Christ, living anew
In me,
Walk the Earth again
Leaving now my footsteps.

©2012 Joann Nelander

Gaze of God

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The Gaze of God pierces me through.
It opens my eyes as I gaze back.
It allows me to be vulnerable before Him,
For the gaze is full of love, helping to be free.

The Gaze of God pierces me through.
What a gift! His eyes are filled with love,
Speaking words of wisdom, words of welcomed encouragement,
And helps me know I am all right.

The Gaze of God pierces me through.
He makes me fearless in His presence,
Restful, peaceful, and loved.
I want to receive it and give it back in return.

The Gaze of God pierces me through.
He helps me look at myself with honesty and truth,
Or just enjoy His loving encounter.
Thank you, oh my Beloved, for gazing on me.

Sr. La Donna Pinkelman, OSF