Carline Francois's Blog, page 7
April 13, 2014
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
*Holy Week, a week that changed the world.*
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna!
Entering Jerusalem
Sweet date palms, fan palms of praise to the King.
A Passover feast to celebrate, an ancient tradition full of purpose and meaning.
Donkey's step by steps are candid.
A King's joy expressed and welcomed.
People cheering with palm fronds in hand.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!
A new day
A new way
A new eternal joy springing from the pains of suffering.
A Thanksgiving Meal, Holy Eucharist.
Last Supper,
'Take and eat this is my body'...
giving thanks...
'Drink from it all of you, for this is
my blood of the covenant,
it will be shed on behalf of many, for
forgiveness of sins'.
'Do this in remembrance of me'.
A King, teaches serving one another as we wash each others' feet.
A King, teaches service that leads to eternal joy.
Announcement is made of betrayal, Judas.
Announcement is made of denial, Peter.
Garden of Gethsemane, an oil press of sorrow that touches the soul.
Tears of blood streaming down my cheeks.
Close friend Apostles asleep during watch
Olive trees swaying, catching the events as the evening unfolds.
Time has come to reap the fruits of betrayal.
A Judas kiss seals the deal.
Arrested for innocence.
Arrested for salvation.
Arrested for mercy.
Arrested for forgiveness.
Arrested for love.
Arrested for redemption.
Arrested, need i say more.
A time to reap the fruit of denial, '...before the cock crows thrice'. Peter.
Trial awaits. Pilate to judge.
Decisions are made.
Guilty with punishment, harsh flogging a mortification.
Disfigured physicality,
Disfigured to the senses,
Disfigured unrecognizable, a true penance.
Crown of thorns, a tortured silence.
Crown of thorns, touching the bone of my skull.
Crown of thorns, given a purple cloak in mocking attempts.
Crown of thorns, given a reed in mocking attempts.
Guilty with punishment, Crucifixion.
Via Dolorosa, a bloody painful path.
Via Dolorosa, destiny awaits.
Via Dolorosa, Simon was made to come to my aid, because the cross was too heavy for my battered soul to take.
Via Dolorosa, ends at the mountain top.
Golgotha
Place of the skull
Foreboding, foreshadowing
A doom and gloom
A destiny's call.
Arrival to the inevitable.
Arrival to the wooden cross.
Arrival to that nailing on the cross.
Nails driven through my wrist, right and left.
Nails driven through my feet, stacked right on top of left.
Pain raking me through and through.
Pain raw to the core.
It is only moments now, this too shall pass me by.
'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?'
Forsaken me to this?
It is for salvation's sake.
For redemption's song.
For love of humanity.
For the sake of mercy.
For the sake of love.
For the sake of redemption.
At the right, guilty soul begs for forgiveness.
Receives mercy, love, and redemption.
A sacred promise made-'You will be with me in paradise'.
Silence...
'Father I gave up my Spirit'.
'Truly this was the Son of God'.
Silence...silence...silent.
Bones are not broken,
Sacred heart is pierced, by a soldier's lance.
Blood and water spilling out.
Mercy given by the blood of the Lamb.
Silence, silence a mourning song.
Mary's Mourning
A mother's sorrow pierces her heart.
A child's death, one can not depart.
Body lowered to a pieta on a Mary's lap.
Tears of sorrow are heard among the beloved.
Savior's ending too much to cope.
Burial Preparation
Joseph of Arimathea to claim a priceless and beloved joy.
Lovingly prepared for burial.
Laid to rest in peace in the new Garden.
Tomb closed, purposed for a miracle.
Descended to the dead to save souls of saints of old.
Resurrection To Behold
Soldiers guard tomb as their duty holds.
Angels sent to unleash a perfect miracle.
New hope shining blindly with heavenly light stands at the opening.
An Easter blessing awaits us!
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna!
Entering Jerusalem
Sweet date palms, fan palms of praise to the King.
A Passover feast to celebrate, an ancient tradition full of purpose and meaning.
Donkey's step by steps are candid.
A King's joy expressed and welcomed.
People cheering with palm fronds in hand.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!
A new day
A new way
A new eternal joy springing from the pains of suffering.
A Thanksgiving Meal, Holy Eucharist.
Last Supper,
'Take and eat this is my body'...
giving thanks...
'Drink from it all of you, for this is
my blood of the covenant,
it will be shed on behalf of many, for
forgiveness of sins'.
'Do this in remembrance of me'.
A King, teaches serving one another as we wash each others' feet.
A King, teaches service that leads to eternal joy.
Announcement is made of betrayal, Judas.
Announcement is made of denial, Peter.
Garden of Gethsemane, an oil press of sorrow that touches the soul.
Tears of blood streaming down my cheeks.
Close friend Apostles asleep during watch
Olive trees swaying, catching the events as the evening unfolds.
Time has come to reap the fruits of betrayal.
A Judas kiss seals the deal.
Arrested for innocence.
Arrested for salvation.
Arrested for mercy.
Arrested for forgiveness.
Arrested for love.
Arrested for redemption.
Arrested, need i say more.
A time to reap the fruit of denial, '...before the cock crows thrice'. Peter.
Trial awaits. Pilate to judge.
Decisions are made.
Guilty with punishment, harsh flogging a mortification.
Disfigured physicality,
Disfigured to the senses,
Disfigured unrecognizable, a true penance.
Crown of thorns, a tortured silence.
Crown of thorns, touching the bone of my skull.
Crown of thorns, given a purple cloak in mocking attempts.
Crown of thorns, given a reed in mocking attempts.
Guilty with punishment, Crucifixion.
Via Dolorosa, a bloody painful path.
Via Dolorosa, destiny awaits.
Via Dolorosa, Simon was made to come to my aid, because the cross was too heavy for my battered soul to take.
Via Dolorosa, ends at the mountain top.
Golgotha
Place of the skull
Foreboding, foreshadowing
A doom and gloom
A destiny's call.
Arrival to the inevitable.
Arrival to the wooden cross.
Arrival to that nailing on the cross.
Nails driven through my wrist, right and left.
Nails driven through my feet, stacked right on top of left.
Pain raking me through and through.
Pain raw to the core.
It is only moments now, this too shall pass me by.
'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?'
Forsaken me to this?
It is for salvation's sake.
For redemption's song.
For love of humanity.
For the sake of mercy.
For the sake of love.
For the sake of redemption.
At the right, guilty soul begs for forgiveness.
Receives mercy, love, and redemption.
A sacred promise made-'You will be with me in paradise'.
Silence...
'Father I gave up my Spirit'.
'Truly this was the Son of God'.
Silence...silence...silent.
Bones are not broken,
Sacred heart is pierced, by a soldier's lance.
Blood and water spilling out.
Mercy given by the blood of the Lamb.
Silence, silence a mourning song.
Mary's Mourning
A mother's sorrow pierces her heart.
A child's death, one can not depart.
Body lowered to a pieta on a Mary's lap.
Tears of sorrow are heard among the beloved.
Savior's ending too much to cope.
Burial Preparation
Joseph of Arimathea to claim a priceless and beloved joy.
Lovingly prepared for burial.
Laid to rest in peace in the new Garden.
Tomb closed, purposed for a miracle.
Descended to the dead to save souls of saints of old.
Resurrection To Behold
Soldiers guard tomb as their duty holds.
Angels sent to unleash a perfect miracle.
New hope shining blindly with heavenly light stands at the opening.
An Easter blessing awaits us!
Nuggets of Hope
Let the God's will for your life, guide you.
Let His wisdom and purpose guide you.
Let His hope and grace guide you.
Let the Holy Spirit, Jesus sent us, guide you with knowledge and wisdom.
Let the Lord bless you with His presence.
Let His shining love be with you and touch your heart.
Blessings!
Let His wisdom and purpose guide you.
Let His hope and grace guide you.
Let the Holy Spirit, Jesus sent us, guide you with knowledge and wisdom.
Let the Lord bless you with His presence.
Let His shining love be with you and touch your heart.
Blessings!
April 4, 2014
Sweet Primrose Bloom
Beauty blooming early in Spring
Carpeting a bed of grass so green
Soft petals to the touch
Ethereal fragrance loved so much
White, pink, purple, light blue, and light green swirling with hues to amuse.
Springtime so vibrant
Springtime so new
Springtime in the morning with sprinkles of dew.
In the 15th Century it was said, that it is not a rose at all.
That is alright, because it was created to be edible to all.
Petal flowers made into wine.
A beautiful bouquet adorning a table to dine.
Primrose, please bloom early in the Spring divine!
Carpeting a bed of grass so green
Soft petals to the touch
Ethereal fragrance loved so much
White, pink, purple, light blue, and light green swirling with hues to amuse.
Springtime so vibrant
Springtime so new
Springtime in the morning with sprinkles of dew.
In the 15th Century it was said, that it is not a rose at all.
That is alright, because it was created to be edible to all.
Petal flowers made into wine.
A beautiful bouquet adorning a table to dine.
Primrose, please bloom early in the Spring divine!
March 31, 2014
Heartfelt Thanks!
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Life events always shape our faith for the good! God bless you, Carline
Life events always shape our faith for the good! God bless you, Carline
March 30, 2014
Holy Matrimony
Beautiful covenant
Man, woman, and Lord
Sanctity, purity, joy
Private, sacred ground
Sufferings, 'this too shall pass'.
Lovely bond, unbreakable bond
(Lord, no man can put asunder)
Strengthening, love
Unconditional love
Faithfulness brings fidelity
Faithfulness brings unity
Faithfulness brings trust
Union of love
Union of heart
Union of souls, soulmates
Chaste to each other, brings chaste hearts.
Chaste to each other, brings fruitfulness
Chaste to each other, brings sanctifying grace.
Chaste to each other, Lord saves
Challenges bring united front
For better, for worse
For sickness, and in health
For richer, for poorer
'Til death do us part, we stand...
So, let grateful hearts thank the Lord
Because in the end, we honor the Lord!
Man, woman, and Lord
Sanctity, purity, joy
Private, sacred ground
Sufferings, 'this too shall pass'.
Lovely bond, unbreakable bond
(Lord, no man can put asunder)
Strengthening, love
Unconditional love
Faithfulness brings fidelity
Faithfulness brings unity
Faithfulness brings trust
Union of love
Union of heart
Union of souls, soulmates
Chaste to each other, brings chaste hearts.
Chaste to each other, brings fruitfulness
Chaste to each other, brings sanctifying grace.
Chaste to each other, Lord saves
Challenges bring united front
For better, for worse
For sickness, and in health
For richer, for poorer
'Til death do us part, we stand...
So, let grateful hearts thank the Lord
Because in the end, we honor the Lord!
March 29, 2014
Moments
Precious breaks that lift up the soul.
Precious time that captures our attention.
Precious memories can be formed.
A grace given to awaken our senses.
A space given to make special our own.
A face to face with our own reflections.
A face to face with our Creator, Lord.
It passes by
It does not return
It becomes a memory
It is what we make it
It can be still
It can be functional
Moments to keep in our pocket for tomorrow.
Moments we cherish that make us laugh.
Moments of contemplative prayer to open our eyes.
Moments sacred to our redeeming souls.
Moments of silence to relax and be free.
Precious moments from the Lord are special to me.
Enjoy your moments!
Precious time that captures our attention.
Precious memories can be formed.
A grace given to awaken our senses.
A space given to make special our own.
A face to face with our own reflections.
A face to face with our Creator, Lord.
It passes by
It does not return
It becomes a memory
It is what we make it
It can be still
It can be functional
Moments to keep in our pocket for tomorrow.
Moments we cherish that make us laugh.
Moments of contemplative prayer to open our eyes.
Moments sacred to our redeeming souls.
Moments of silence to relax and be free.
Precious moments from the Lord are special to me.
Enjoy your moments!
March 25, 2014
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Thank you so much for your support! :)
Hugs-hugs,
Carline
Thank you so much for your support! :)
Hugs-hugs,
Carline
Air
Fresh
Clean
Colorless
Clear
Invisible
Motion-wind
Breathe
Oxygen
Need
Priceless
Free
Abundant
Maybe odorless
Can be polluted
Atmospheric change...
Clean
Colorless
Clear
Invisible
Motion-wind
Breathe
Oxygen
Need
Priceless
Free
Abundant
Maybe odorless
Can be polluted
Atmospheric change...
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Have a blessed day!
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Have a blessed day!
March 23, 2014
Woman At The Well
Beautiful soul needing new water
Mid-day trip, daily routine
Peaceful moment to recollect
Peaceful moment to regain herself
Peaceful moment to get away...
Unbeknownst new encounter to come to disturb a quiet sanctuary(?)
Thirsty stranger waiting
From a long journey sitting, waiting
Friends are gone to come back later
No cup, no jug, no bucket to use
Throat is parched dry, needing water
Unbeknownst new encounter to come to save, a blessing to behold.
At the well
The well was since given by ancestors past, Jacob...
To bring people together in unity
To communicate in harmony
To love one another as I have loved you
To quench each others thirst
Two strangers meet
Thirsty meets quench
Conversation erupts in a quiet way
Listening with assurance
Listening with compassion
Listening with authenticity
Responses bring awareness
Responses bring change
Responses bring joy
Thirsty is given water from the well
Quench receives new Living Water to fill her soul
Quench is overjoyed with this new nourishment
Quench goes to tell the good news, of Thirsts miracle, to the townspeople.
Woman at the well, a beautiful soul restored to new life.
Mid-day trip, daily routine
Peaceful moment to recollect
Peaceful moment to regain herself
Peaceful moment to get away...
Unbeknownst new encounter to come to disturb a quiet sanctuary(?)
Thirsty stranger waiting
From a long journey sitting, waiting
Friends are gone to come back later
No cup, no jug, no bucket to use
Throat is parched dry, needing water
Unbeknownst new encounter to come to save, a blessing to behold.
At the well
The well was since given by ancestors past, Jacob...
To bring people together in unity
To communicate in harmony
To love one another as I have loved you
To quench each others thirst
Two strangers meet
Thirsty meets quench
Conversation erupts in a quiet way
Listening with assurance
Listening with compassion
Listening with authenticity
Responses bring awareness
Responses bring change
Responses bring joy
Thirsty is given water from the well
Quench receives new Living Water to fill her soul
Quench is overjoyed with this new nourishment
Quench goes to tell the good news, of Thirsts miracle, to the townspeople.
Woman at the well, a beautiful soul restored to new life.
