LONGING

I long to be in the company of angels.I long to be touched by the Holy.I long to shine with the heavenly.I long to be transformed by grace,Washed as from Baptismal Waters,And be lifted to kiss the Face of God. Joann Nelander

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was born in 1559 in southern Italy. As a young boy, he was heavily influenced by local Capuchins and became a friar in their order at age 16. Languages came supernaturally to him as he mastered Syriac, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Italian, German, and French. Because of this, he influenced a breadth … Continue reading