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
Sins of Ignorance and Sins of the Flesh| Catholic Spiritual Direction
Sins of Ignorance and Sins of the Flesh by Fr. Mullady Sins of Ignorance and Sins of the Flesh Editor’s note: It is our great pleasure to welcome Father Brian Mullady OP to our writing team. He is a professor, preacher and retreat master, who has authored three books, and is the Theological Consultant to … Continue reading
What Shall We See When the True Light Comes
From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop To the source you will come, the light itself you will see We Christians are the light, at least by comparison with unbelievers. Thus the Apostle says: For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk then as sons of the … Continue reading
Rare Footage of Deep-sea Anglerfish
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> RT @Pete_Thomas: Scientists capture rare footage of deep-sea anglerfish, http://t.co/Vd8Iaweloe @MBARI_News pic.twitter.com/C6Vmue3arR — MBARI (@MBARI_News) November 21, 2014
New Books by Sr. LaDonna M. Pinkelman OSF – Franciscan Flowers and Franciscan Flowers ll
Kindle editions: Franciscan Flowers Franciscan Flowers ll Christmas would be a lovely time to present a gift of poetry, prayer and praise.: Prayers, prose and poetry of Sr. LaDonna M. Pinkelman OSF, gleaned over a period of many years of journaling. Franciscan Flowers ll continues where she left off in her previous work, Franciscan Flowers, … Continue reading