Anchor Me by Sr.LaDonna Pinkelman
Anchor me, O God Of LifeIn Your flowing, soothing waterLead, lead me out of strifeAs I cling to You, O my Father. Anchor me, O God of loveIn the cool breeze of noondayRefresh me O Spirit DoveSet a fire of courage, I pray. Anchor me, O God of stillnessSet me free of discouragementThat I may … Continue reading
Life to me means Christ, and death is gain
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom,Life to me means Christ, and death is gain The waters have risen and severe storms are upon us, but we do not fear drowning, for we stand firmly upon a rock. Let the sea rage, it cannot break the rock. Let the waves rise, they cannot sink the … Continue reading
Heart Afire
Jesus, Heart Afire,Furnace blazing,Fueled by Love,Burning without consuming,Radiant heat,And all pervading. Soul, drawn to escapeThe hell of Darkness,With an exchangeOf holy vows.Free to flee,Though enrapturedBy superior desire. Created One,Of two natures,Once at peace,Fallen, then to warring,Barred from Eden’s gate. Blazing PromiseAnd Redemption,Offering Sin’s undoing,Constant in Your wooing. Creat anew,As once in Paradise,Purified and restoredExceeding recognition.Raised … Continue reading