Longinus, You, who beheld Life, As your Savior Hung between Heaven and Earth, Dying on His Cross, Your heart came alive At the sight of the Mother’s agony. The thrust of your spear Lanced the heart of the Christ And pierced your own To let Him enter, He, who would henceforth, Possess you in contemplation. … Continue reading
Love for the Lowly
“Still to the lowly soul He doth Himself impart; And for His cradle and His throne Chooseth the pure in heart.”“Blest are the pure in heart” by the Wells Cathedral Choir;Words: Poem by John Keble (1792 – 1866). Pray with divineoffice.org Joann Nelanderlionessblog.com
Just One Glance
Although, I have been resting In Your Most Sacred Heart, Safe in Your holy embrace Throughout this night, You has been waiting for this moment, When my eyes open, Hoping I would look at You, And return Your loving glance. © 2014 Joann Nelander
The First Heartbeat
The First Heartbeat In praise and thanksgiving for the first beat Of the Sacred Heart of Him Who was born, Savior and King. As today, new life is conceived, And secreted away in a woman’s womb, Known only to God in darkness, As it’s rhythms begin a song of praise Ever so silent. Then the … Continue reading
Resolution
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Phil 4:8) Joann Nelander lionessblog.com
You are His Temple
From an exposition of psalm 118 by Saint Ambrose, bishop God’s temple is holy; you are his temple My Father and I will come and make our home with him. Let your door stand open to receive him, unlock your soul to him, offer him a welcome in your mind, and then you will see … Continue reading
