A king, A victim, A priest, A king accused, A victim scourged, A priest condemned, A king crowned and robed, A victim beaten and humiliated, A priest on the altar of the Cross, O Anointed One, O Crucified One, O Holy One, Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. Eternal Priesthood won. by Joann Nelander
Moments before Dawn
In these precious moments before dawn Prepare my waking body and soul to serve You, As You served our heavenly Father, In Your Incarnation. Dawning in the Virgin’s Womb, Hidden Divinity, Secret, sacred, Savior, Announced and served by Angels, Alive in hallowed Love, Glorifying Man in Your Mortal Garb, You are hidden now in me. … Continue reading
The Strength of a Man
The strength of a man Is not in weapons and might, But in his heart, Powered by faith in God. ©2014 Joann Nelander
GARDEN OF THE LORD
Sweet Mother, come to me. Visit my ground. See my wild, unruly state. Take pity, Take time, Take me. In your holy vision, Contemplate the Face of your Son, Recreate His countenance in Me. Clear me. Clean me. Cultivate me. Come again, and again, and again, Work the miracle of grace upon grace. With hand, … Continue reading
