Pope Pius VII approved a series of prayers in honor of the Seven Sorrows for daily meditation in 1815: O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, … Continue reading
Being
Hide me, hold me, help me, Living Rock of my being. You, Truest Truth, No mere symbol, But Holy Being, Are Ground of my being. Creating with a word, the world, You speak my name, And, moment by moment, Sustain my being. Christ, my Rock, May I forever be in Thee. © 2015 Joann Nelander
Interesting quote from “Theology for Beginners”
“Theology for Beginners” by F. J. Sheed “Chapter X: THE FALL FALL OF ANGELS All spiritual beings, angels and men alike, are created by God with the Beatific Vision, the direct vision of Himself, as their destiny. All of them need supernatural life to give them the powers of seeing and loving that their destiny … Continue reading
Your Face
Your Face You sought solitude and prayer. In silence, I seek You. You sought communion with Your Father I long to see His Face. You, my Jesus, are that Holy Face. I set You before the eyes of my heart. Copyright 2015 Joann Nelander