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the Second Vatican Council – The Priestly Vocation
From the decree on the ministry and life of priests of the Second Vatican Council The priestly vocation to perfection By the sacrament of Orders priests are formed in the image of Christ the Priest, to be ministers of Christ the Head in constructing and building up his whole Body, the Church, as fellow-workers with … Continue reading
Jesus of the Cross
Jesus of the Cross, Jesus of the Suffering, Jesus of the Dying, Hanging from Your Cross Before our eyes, Hanging in Your Suffering, Bleeding out Your Love, Hanging in Your Dying Above the world, First Born Son And New Beginning, Birthing in the hearts Of the Children of Man, Children for God. ©2013 Joann Nelander
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
Holy Praise
Holy hands Lifted in prayer, Holy hearts Wed to the Lord, Alleluias raised, As in thankfulness, We sing Your praise. ©2013 Joann Nelander All rights reserved
Forevermore
Forevermore O, my Jesus, Burning bright on the altar of my soul, By which I know, And will my love return Your steady gaze, That seeing Thee in gifted faith I behold, and adore, forevermore, copyright 2015 Joann Nelander Joann Nelander lionessblog.com
