I Believe

I Believe You are here, with me, within me, Your indwelling Spirit alive, For the life of me. You give Your Holy Life to my soul. Raising nature above the world To breathe with Your Spirit. I am in You, for You. I am Yours. May Your Heart ever hold me fast. © 2017 Joann … Continue reading →

In This Your Temple

In This Your Temple Settle upon me, Lord, my Savior. Here in this temple, ever be, In me, about me, ever near, More and more dear. My Refuge, receive me, Hide me in abandonment, Cover me with Your mantle, Growing Your Life in me. © 2017 Joann Nelander

St Ignatius Loyola

Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel We have visited the villages of the new converts who accepted the Christian religion a few years ago. No Portuguese live here—the country is so utterly barren and poor. The native Christians have no priests. They know only that they are Christians. There is nobody … Continue reading →