Simone Biles has quickly become the favorite to dominate in this year’s gymnastics competitions in Rio. Her routines are nearly flawless and everyone has been in awe of her amazing skill and collected demeanor, barely flinching under the immense pressure of the judges. What is it that drives her to be the best? To answer … Continue reading
St.Augustin on St. Lawrence and Vocation
He ministered the sacred blood of Christ The Roman Church commends to us today the anniversary of the triumph of Saint Lawrence. For on this day he trod the furious pagan world underfoot and flung aside its allurements, and so gained victory over Satan’s attack on his faith. As you have often heard, Lawrence was … Continue reading
A Prayer in Adoration
Here I am Lord,Sitting, kneeling,Prostrate in spiritBefore You, adoring.Who You are in Your gloryLies hidden under the appearanceOf this Holy Bread before me. You have revealed to Your ChurchThe wonder, and magnificenceOf Your living Presence.With Mother Church,I extol Your beauty.Truths come to mindAnd I give assent. I am married to You,O Holy Bridegroom.In the fullness … Continue reading
A Place Apart
A desert You prepare for me.In solitude You allure me.An encounter awaits me,Your heart waiting for mine.A thousand betrayals,Hasn’t dimmed Your visionFor Love’s elect. ©2012 Joann Nelander
He spoke with God or about God – St. Dominic
From various writings on the history of the Order of Preachers He spoke with God or about God Dominic possessed such great integrity and was so strongly motivated by divine love, that without a doubt he proved to be a bearer of honor and grace. He was a man of great equanimity, except when moved … Continue reading
Blossom in the Desert
Sad the plight of Man, Mourning the lose of Paradise. Captive to cowardice, Hiding from his God. Cast out, betraying, And accusing one another, Empty of grace, forlorn. One garden of hope remains. One paradise, Ready for the Spring. One immaculate heaven on earth. O Virgin, say but the Word, And your “Fiat” Will blossom … Continue reading
