http://thefederalist.com/2015/07/16/the-bad-worse-ugly-media-coverage-of-planned-parenthoods-organ-harvesting-scandal/ Joann Nelander lionessblog.com
My Five Most Common Bits of Advice in Confession
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Peter was not afraid to approach the Lord whom he had denied, leading to his tripartite reconciliation. We can encounter Jesus likewise in the Sacrament of Confession. Of the seven sacraments, Confession is my second favorite (after the Holy Eucharist.) This holds whether I am the one absolving or the one being…
NOW FOR ETERNITY
All days have led to this day. Yesterdays march up to the edge in Time, But cannot enter upon my Now. As precursors they stand, Peering onto this Today, Blind as bats. Their edges approach But halt at the Present. Here I reign with my will. If all my mistakes Shout for change, Am I … Continue reading
LONGINUS, SOLDIER SAINT
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
