Via divineoffice.org From the Jerusalem Catecheses The bread of heaven and the cup of salvation On the night he was betrayed our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said: “Take, eat: this is my body.” He took the cup, gave … Continue reading
From the first letter of the apostle Peter
From the first letter of the apostle Peter 4:12—5:14 Exhortations to the elders and to the faithful Do not be surprised, beloved, that a trial by fire is occurring in your midst. It is a test for you, but it should not catch you off guard. Rejoice instead, in the measure that you share Christ’s … Continue reading
IN BAPTISM
The flood waters of heaven Pour over me. Your Death holds me fast, Drawing body and soul, Down in Your Dying. Flood gates open, And yet, the sea parts. By Your Spirit I pass over. The soul that gives life to my body, Now rises, Your Spirit, giving Life to my soul. More than a … Continue reading
Candles on Altars
Candles on Altars All men are candles, Burning on some altar. Some disappear into nothingness, Before worldly idols, Unable to sustain their spark Beyond the veil, Into eternity. Others light the heavens As they are consumed On the altar of Love, Merging imperceptibly, Creature with Creator. When my wax is spent, I pray I … Continue reading
FAR FLUNG
I miss them. I miss them all. The years have flung them about, Scattered them to the four winds With little care, And less a say. My friends, not here, But there, And everywhere. So hard to hold, Though near, in heart, But, oh, so very far apart. So very dear! I want them, Here. … Continue reading
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Brit Hume (@brithume) 4/21/19, 9:45 PM “Easter worshippers” aka Christians. twitter.com/thehill/status… Download the Twitter app Joann Nelander
