Church Response The release of the Women’s Equality Act drew a sharp response from the Church in New York and its pro-life allies. A statement signed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and the bishops of the New York Catholic Conference declared Cuomo was expanding access to abortion, easing all restrictions on late-term abortion and … Continue reading
Live Henceforth in My Love
Blessing full and overflowing Pour over me, Around me, And though and through. It is You, Who plans for me, Accomplishes this work, And I , For my part, Desire, And yield, My whole life, Loving You. ©2013 Joann Nelander All rights reserved
On false spiritual peace
From the teachings of Saint Dorotheus, abbot On false spiritual peace The man who finds fault with himself accepts all things cheerfully – misfortune, loss, disgrace, dishonor and any other kind of adversity. He believes that he is deserving of all these things and nothing can disturb him. No one could be more at peace … Continue reading
Intimacy of Prayer
Who can fathom the intimacy of prayer? Your eyes never leave me. Your Heart is ever open to my sighs. You wait, watching to catch my eye. You watch, waiting for a return of love , And suffer my distraction. You listen for my footsteps. You long to hear my voice, And Your Heart leaps, … Continue reading
Sorrow In the Midst of Joy
In the midst of joy, I bear many sorrows. For the perfection Of the Trinity’s All Holy Work of Love, I place my longing, My yearning, Next to your perfect sorrow. May my cries Pierce your Immaculate Heart, O Holy Mother, As you behold your Son, In His Dying. What good can come of sorrow? … 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. 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
