From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop The paschal sacrament brings together in unity of faith those physically separated from each other Brethren, how fine a thing it is to move from festival to festival, from prayer to prayer, from holy day to holy day. The time is now at hand when we enter … Continue reading
“Whoever acknowledges me before men, I too will ack
“Whoever acknowledges me before men, I too will acknowledge him before my Father who is in heaven.” Answer Me This When did you last speak His Name? Of what do you usually speak? What occupies your thoughts and rules your moments? Whose name shall be on your lips as life slips away? Who will carry … Continue reading
Looking at the Sun
Looking at the Sun Last evening, I saw the sun in a surprising way. Looking at the sun directly, it appeared to have a silvery and ” cool” disc over its center, which would normally be ” hot”and bright and would force my eyes to instinctively close or my eyes to look away. I watched … Continue reading
Here I am
Here I am, Asleep in Your arms. I forgot to be afraid. © 2017 Joann Nelander
Who Notices?
Who Notices? How many moments in the day Pass into a supposed oblivion? “Just another day,” they say. Another runny nose, Another cranky cry, Another, and another, and another. Cloudy horizons, Dreams caught off guard By the mundane of reality, Where is the “anything”, They said I could be? No time in the day just … Continue reading
