O, Jesus, True God, Beginning human life In the womb of Mary, I come to You in Your first moments, O powerful Babe. Mother Mary’s “Fiat” Brought the Father’s Will to Earth, Wrapped in the stuff of Man, Purity’s Flesh emerging as cells divide. I come to You, God-Man, In Your holy beginning, Awaiting, … Continue reading
Make of Me a Vessel
Lord , make of me, a vessel, Filled to over-flowing with my God. Transform my water, That becoming wine, I may be poured out At His will and direction, As medicine and libation, For body, mind and soul, Ever joyful in purity, And grateful in thanksgiving. Amen. ©2012 Joann Nelander
Food For the Poor
Lord, make my ears Hungry for Your Word. Give me a living relationship With Your Father, Who Fed You In solitude. May every Word He Speaks Resound in my spirit. May it nourish me, Sustaining me, As all, worshiping the world, Suffer famine, For want of Faith. With Bread comes Health and vigor, Power to … Continue reading
With Mary Waiting
With Mary waiting, As the pregnant moments pass, I share her secret with the world. The Hour comes at last. A Child is to be born. A virginal womb has received Eternal Life for all By act of God conceived. Her “Fiat” brought Him To this consecrated chamber, This pure and holy abode. God’s Love … Continue reading
