David, Thy Servant, desired to build You a house. I, too, desire to build You a holy dwelling. I desire to build it here, In this space in which I live. Here on this ground of my being, More than brick and mortar, More than outward beauty, I raise its rafters of prayer. I desire … Continue reading
On Eucharist – Reflection on St. Augustine and My Prayer
Reflection on St. Augustine’s, “I seemed to hear your voice from on high: ‘I am the food of the mature: grow, then, and you shall eat me. You will not change me into yourself like bodily food; but you will be changed into me’.” On Eucharist O Christ, I receive Thee That I might become … Continue reading
Our Lady of Sorrows – memorial
SEVEN SORROWS The prophecy of Simeon. (St. Luke 2:34, 35) The flight into Egypt. (St. Matthew 2:13, 14) The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. (St. Luke 2: 43-45) The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross. The Crucifixion. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the … Continue reading
Behold Me
Behold me, beholding Thee, Blessing Thee, my Three. Behold me, anointed and gladdened, Rejoicing in Thee. Behold me, on bended knee, Rising, by Thy Spirit, Setting Your Love free. © 2017 Joann Nelander
Triumph of the Cross, Office of Readings – Feast
From a discourse by Saint Andrew of Crete, bishop The cross is Christ’s glory and triumph We are celebrating the feast of the cross which drove away darkness and brought in the light. As we keep this feast, we are lifted up with the crucified Christ, leaving behind us earth and sin so that we … Continue reading
