A King, A Victim, A Priest A king,A victim,A priest, A king accused,A victim scourged,A priest condemned, A king crowned and robed,A victim beaten and humiliatedhr,A priest on the altar of the Cross, O Anointed One,O Crucified One,O Holy One,Thy kingdom come.Thy will be done.Eternal Priesthood won. By Joann Nelander
Litany shared by St. John Paul II
from “Gift and Mystery” “: “This Litany used to be recited in the seminary at Cracow, especially on the eve of a priestly ordination. What profound reflections it prompted!…What theological depth is present in this expressions! They are invocations deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture, especially in the letter to the Hebrews. The invocations of the … Continue reading
A Thousand Little Moments
I fail and I fall.“Yes, Father, it’s me, again.”My prayers and tears reach Your heart with plaintiff sighs. I reach for Love, as a baby grasps the finger,Securing You to my heart,Binding You by trifles.A thousand little moments, like a knitter’s weave,Trivial triumphs conquering like souls,For made in Your image, I desire only You. Of … Continue reading
Be Holy! 