Mary, Virgin, Mother of God, The perfectly fashioned, And tuned instrument, A violin, In the hands of God, As He plays His music For the Son. ©2012 Joann Nelander
Blessed Virgin Mary–Mary the Dawn–Video
Mary the Dawn, Christ the Perfect Day; Mary the Gate, Christ the Heav’nly Way! Mary the Root, Christ the Mystic Vine; Mary the Grape, Christ the Sacred Wine! Mary the Wheat-sheaf, Christ the Living Bread; Mary the Rose-Tree, Christ the Rose Blood-red! Mary the Font, Christ the Cleansing Flood; Mary the Chalice, Christ the Saving … Continue reading
With Mary Waiting
With Mary waiting, As the pregnant moments pass, I share her secret with the world. The Hour comes at last. A Child is to be born. A virginal womb has received Eternal Life for all By act of God conceived. Her “Fiat” brought Him To this consecrated chamber, This pure and holy abode. God’s Love … Continue reading
Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
From a discourse by Saint Andrew of Crete, bishop The old has passed away, all things are made new The fulfillment of the law is Christ himself, who does not so much lead us away from the letter as lift us up to its spirit. For the law’s consummation was this, that the very lawgiver … Continue reading
The Kiss of Prayer
No one would argue That I exist And live this day On Earth. Yet, I know That I am with You. Here in this place At this Time, I breathe Heaven’s air As I pray “Come Holy Spirit” And You come, Bringing Heaven with You. Scriptures says, “Heaven and Earth shall kiss” Am I not … Continue reading
From a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope Christian wisdom
From a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope Christian wisdom The Lord then goes on to say: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. This hunger is not for any bodily food, this thirst is not for any earthly drink: it is a longing … Continue reading
