The Church Militant “Behold the Lamb of God, Behold Him Who takes away The sins of the world.” A priest holds aloft, The consecrated Host. “Behold…” One by one. Standing in adoration, Each receives. They pass before me. I hear, “Behold, My army, Each, a living monstrance.” ©2016 Joann Nelander
Children of Light
Give to me of Yourself That which pleases You. Unite my emptiness With Your fullness, To satisfy and delight Our Father in heaven. Here You are, In me, my Eucharist, Given for me, Exulted, above the world, And yet, Emmanuel, “God with Us”. Give grace to all Children of the Light. Bestow to Your own, … Continue reading
Darkly Here
Though I perceive myself without You, I could not reach for You, as I do, But for You. Therefore You are with me, In my waiting, In my hoping, In my believing. Never alone in my great wanting, Satisfied in my enduring, Tomorrow felt in my longing, Smiling with every tear. I am of high … Continue reading
From St. Gertrude – Sighing for the Holy Spirit
From St. Gertrude – Sighing for the Holy Spirit O MILDEST Comforter, Holy Spirit, come to me. My soul sighs for Thee! My heart thirsts for Thee! Thou alone canst satisfy my longing; Thou alone canst make me happy. Despise not, O Divine Bridegroom, the dwelling of my poor heart. My heart, alas, is unclean, … Continue reading
