Day 1 – Novena to St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Saint Joseph, you are the faithful protector and intercessor of all who love and venerate you. You know that I have confidence in you and that, after Jesus and Mary, I come to you as an example for holiness, for you are especially close with … Continue reading
That Man, Job
That man, Job, That sad man, Job, That mad man, Job, That angry man, That suffering and troubled soul, Behold my man, Job. Have we not all been there? Why, O Lord? Am I not well-meaning, One of the good guys, A nice person? Why must the Cross Touch my life? Am I not Like … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Kiss
O, Mary, thank you for Your Child. See my empty arms. See my open heart. Place your Treasure In my embrace. He smiles at me, As I push aside His swaddling, To gaze in awe On the Babe of my redemption. Mystery of mysteries, Mercy of God, You’ve come to me. You’ve … Continue reading
Lent
Lent is about Love, Recognizing our lack and need. Lent is about Spring, becominf fertile grouns for Christ’s seed. Lent is about Life, Allowing the sprout to be freed. Lent is about creation, Imaging Christ in love and deed. ©2013 Joann Nelander
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
It’s time once again for Sunday Snippets. We are Catholic bloggers sharing weekly our best posts with one another. Join us to read and/or contribute. To participate, go to your blog and create a post titled Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. Make sure that the post links back to here, and leave a link to your snippets post on our host, RAnn’s, site, This, … Continue reading