In my beginning, You were there, Constant in the throbs That matched my own. When I came forth Into the light Into the cold, You were my warmth, Enfolding. Now, you carry me, At your bosom, I sway gently With your every move. Even in sleep, As in our earlier days, With … Continue reading
Eyes
How often I beseech “All the angels and saints”, Yet, fail to realize The multitude of the holy, I call to my side. They do come. They come ready to aid, To do battle, To protect, And do bless. God give me eyes, That I may see, For, indeed, I am, too often, Blind. There … Continue reading
Savior’s Repose
My dearest Mother, Take my outstretched hand, And accompany me, From moment to moment, For love of God, To loving Him, evermore purely, That I may be a heavenly garden, A place for the Savior’s repose, In the midst of my everyday, Until the angels carry me home. copyright 2015 Joann Nelander
Hope’s Longing
I find you in tears. I find you in longing. I find you covered in the news of the day, Lying in the cold, Under the blanket of the night, Under heaven’s gaze. Who wipes your tears? Who comforts and consoles? Who sees you in your many disguises, Crying in the child, Laughing with young, … Continue reading
Child of the Cross
Mother Mary, Witness of the Passion, Suffering witness, Living the Passion, As your Jesus Hung on the Cross. Pray, Mary. Pray, My Mother, Pray for me, Who am so scattered, Distracted and disengaged. Pray every moment Of my life here on earth, That I be prepared for suffering, That I be prepared for eternity. That … Continue reading
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
