My dearest Mother, Take my outstretched hand. And accompany me, From moment to moment, From love of God, To loving Him evermore purely, That I may be a heavenly garden, A place for the Savior’s repose, In the midst of my everyday, Until the angels carry me home. copyright 2015 Joann Nelander Joann Nelander lionessblog.com
SAVIOR IN REPOSE
O, my Jesus, In gentle and humble repose upon the altar, Wrap Your arms about me. My body yearns for Your embrace. Only Your Humanity can unlock The treasure trove of grace, You hold in store for me, A repentant sinner, Grace, You purchased for me By Your coming to Man as Man, In Your … Continue reading
You Are the Music
Jesus, write the symphony of my life. In Your Mystery of becoming, Blend every note, And sing the harmony That embraces the sinner To create the saint. You are here With the Father and Holy Spirit, Supping and residing, I receive You in Holy Communion, Grant that I might never neglect You, My Holy Guests. … Continue reading
Does Save the Children Save the Children?
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Father Forever
“Father forgive them they know not what they do.” Cords of sorrow draw me. I am witness to the plight, Man become beast, Without wisdom or wit, Licking his own blood, Hungry, harrowed, Stunned in horror. The knots of revenge entangle, Cry for evermore blood, Ever more abasement, Ever more widows, Ever more orphans, Ever … Continue reading
