“It’s an unfathomable sacrifice to most, this dedication of your entire life to the church, and that’s what makes The Sisterhood both a fascinating watch and an illuminating amateur sociology project. As a docuseries, it succeeds because it wants to shed light on the subjects, not exploit them.” via Lifetime’s The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns — … Continue reading
Reckless move: The NY Times publishes Darren Wilson’s address | Fox News
Reckless move: The NY Times publishes Darren Wilson’s address | Fox News.
The Fourteen Holy Helpers
This cradle Catholic never heard of Fourteen Holy Helpers until yesterday. The Church celebrates St. Catherine of Alexandria on Nov. 25th and while she is greatly honored in her own right, she is also revered as one of the holy group of fourteen saints invokes in times of great distress. “They are: Acacius, Barbara, Blaise, … Continue reading
At Your Table
Here I am at Your Table. I am all need. I am all pleading. I am all receptivity. Here I Am before Hope. I am sorrow. I am grief. I am empty. Here I am before Your Throne. You are Love. You are Joy. You are mine. copyright 2014 Joann Nelander
The Lights of Advent Keep Vigil
Advent candles lit within my being, Prayer like a torch, Calling on the Spirit, To light the lamp of vigil And illuminate my soul. Thanksgiving, a spotlight, Setting blessings all aglow, While praise as a million votives Ring Your manger in the night. Though my soul be steeped in sorrow, For the sin that went … Continue reading
