Immodest child, Immoderate man, So, you think to slay dragons, By wit and prowess, Armed with nature’s sword. You think it cruel And mean-spirited, That a “good” God Choose to temper you, By merciful humiliation. He thwarts your inventions, And plans of glory. “All for God,” your dream, Yet you are at the center, With … Continue reading
Come, O Creator
Depravity now has its day, The festering city Erupts to spew abuse, First on its children, And then on those Who come to its aid. Perversity mocks virtue, Opening it’s robes, To welcome strangers for a night, No home, no family, no love. Let Sin not reign, Call out again. Seek liberty of spirit, Spurn … Continue reading
A Willing Heart
The least of Your children, O Lord,, Can bring forth fruit one hundred fold. Such is the mystery of grace and love Planted in a willing heart. By Joann Nelander
Kindling and Sacrifice
Light a fire in my lowly heart That I may love Thee More and more. Accept my straw as kindling. Ignite me as a sacrifice. To be consumed. Breathe on me in the furnace Of your desires For this child of Your creation. Blaze to transform By grace and Thy Holy Spirit, My base metal … Continue reading
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MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
“And our trust is even more lively and fully corroborated if we consider the very close links between this heavenly Mother of ours and mankind. Although adorned by God with the riches of admirable prerogatives, to make her a worthy Mother of the Word Incarnate, she is nevertheless very close to us. Daughter of Adam, … Continue reading
