Narrated by Mariola Paini In 1858 the virgin Mary Immaculate appeared to Bernadette Soubirous near Lourdes in France within the cave of Massabielle. Through this humble girl, Mary called sinners to conversion and enkindled within the Church a great zeal for prayer and charity, especially service to the sick and poor. From a letter by … Continue reading
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Saint Nicholas
December 6 Saint Nicholas, bishop Optional Memorial The veneration with which this saint has been honored in both East and West, the number of altars and churches erected in his memory, and the countless stories associated with his name all bear witness to something extraordinary about him. Yet the one fact concerning the life of … Continue reading
Advent Preparation
I wait: For peace on Earth, I must know it first Within my soul. Come to me, Passing through locked doors, As Christ’s Mass, Anticipates Easter grace, For the Christmas gift Of Incarnation, Is key and remedy. Make passage Into my soul. For gathered With your Church, I wait.
Loving Freely
Mother Mary, Hold my hand tightly, As I live my freedom, As a Child of God. ©2012 Joann Nelander
You Chose Me From the Earth
You Chose Me from the Earth The day has begun, And, already, You have embraced Your wee one. I greet You With the opening Of my eyes, With thoughts That stream anew. My slumber has brought me To New Day. The night was spent In healing, and a continuity, That like the day Follows one … Continue reading
