From the Confessions of Saint Augustine Via divineoffice.org Whoever I may be, Lord, I lie exposed to your scrutiny Lord, you know me. Let me know you. Let me come to know you even as I am known. You are the strength of my soul; enter it and make it a place suitable for your … Continue reading
The Martyr’s Heart
True to Thee I want to be, But, alas, Sin holds me fast. Haughty pride of life, Fear and strife, Conspire and dismay. To ruthless havoc play. Yet, sanctity Is enmity. In waters Life-giving You impart To a sinner a martyr’s heart. Copyright 2016 Joann Nelander
The Apple of Your Eye
You are before me, Drawing me ever closer. I am lost in loving, Beseeching and begetting By Your grace. You call me “The apple of Your eye”. Look, then, upon my world. Perfect it, Through this, my prayer. Color the ghettos of sin With hues of charity. Bring a springtime of purity, That earth may … Continue reading
From the Moral Reflections on Job by Saint Gregory
From the Moral Reflections on Job by Saint Gregory the Great If we have received good from the hand of the Lord, why should we not endure evil? When Paul perceived within himself the riches of internal wisdom, yet saw the corruptibility of his own body, he was led to say: We have this treasure … Continue reading
Sunrise in High Heaven
Empty the tomb, The wrappings set aside. No Body to be found, Faith in triumph shouts. It is Easter dawn. Joy spills or’ heaven’s ledge As sun rises to high heaven. Hope blankets earth’s face. Love penetrates its depth. A people, newborn, Called forth to be light. Witnesses stand forth, Wrapped about in wedding garb, … Continue reading
