#5 Church Fathers: Clement of Alexandria & Origen
Guardian Angel Prayer
Guardian Angel from heaven bright, Watching beside me to lead me alright. Fold thy wings round me and guard me with love Softly sing songs to me of heaven above. Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer
To the Guardian Angel Hail, glorious Angel, appointed by God to be my guardian! Hail, holy Angel, my protector in all dangers! Hail, holy Angel, my defence in all afflictions! Hail, holy Angel, my most faithful friend! Hail, holy Angel, my guide! Hail, holy Angel, my preceptor! Hail, holy Angel, witness of all my actions! … Continue reading
Smiling Eyes
Lying in the sunshine of Your love, Recounting humming bird days, Flitting as flashes flung to the heavens, I look to the horizon, For the rising of yet another sun. I feel I know You. It is me I doubt, But I don’t know why. I have spent my life Becoming what I think You … Continue reading
For love of Christ, Paul bore every burden
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom For love of Christ, Paul bore every burden Paul, more than anyone else, has shown us what man really is, and in what our nobility consists, and of what virtue this particular animal is capable. Each day he aimed ever higher; each day he rose up with greater … Continue reading
As the Father is Perfect
Be perfect, You say. “Be perfect, as the Father is perfect.” “Perfection” is held before our eyes, Hung in the heavens, like a star, Like a luminous star, As a star going before us, Beckoning to us, Inviting, “Come follow me.” In the dark of Your Mystery, We make ready, We journey forth, Answering a … Continue reading
