Lord, I’ m offering You a new day. Already, You know, ‘this isn’t going to be pretty.’ I count on You to do what You have always done. Take the morsels which Your hand has touched. As for the rest, with one mighty exhalation of Holy Breath Spirit the chaff away. At day’s end, as … Continue reading
Set the World Aright
The world, in turmoil, convulses. Peoples flee. Those who know You, Run to You. Those, who are rushing To the pit in despair, Flee from You, As from Leviathan. Show forth Your Truth and Beauty. Stop sinners in their flight. Smile, as the Sun from heaven, That all men may truly see, And all men … Continue reading
Rosebud
Rose before dawn, Nestled life in bud. Sun of mother-love withdrawn. Rose before dawn Life, so sweet, soon gone. Red flower, the color of blood. Rose before dawn Nestled life in bud. Copyright Joann Nelander
Prayers Forever Answered
Saints have prayed prayers, Prayers hanging over Time, Still being answered: “God protect Your Church.” “God spare Your People.” “God forgive Sin.” “God make holy.” “God preserve and enlighten.” Prayers that never end, Prayers forever answered. by Joann Nelander
Prayer in Hope and Celebration
All love, All attention, All in harmony and one, Resting on Your strong arm, Held fast by my desire to know You, And Your almighty power To draw the sinner to You In complete freedom. My desire: to console You In the garden of Your sorrow and anguish, Where You saw all my sins, And … Continue reading
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. As for me, I am a wife of 51 years, a mother of two beautiful daughters, a Sinai nurse (NYC – 1962), a photographer (of sorts- photo-jo.smugmug.com) a writer (poet in awe of God). Prayer and … Continue reading
