The Flower of Love by Charles J.M.and Memorial of Bl. Columba Marmion

DIVINE MERCY POETIC PRAYERS

Charles was on Retreat at Nunraw Guesthous, as on other occasions. Over the years suffered hindicaps and succeed much During the times he always composed poems centred in the Divine Mercy.
He kindly gives us acopy of the card of "The Flower of Love" (see below.) and copies of his Collection.of verses.

Daved Lindsley Our Savor

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From: Nivard - - - 
To: Donald - - -
Sent: Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 10:32
Subject: The Flower of Love

Glorious Morning ..., Donald asked me to type this for him. Quite a compliment for my touch typing. Mind you the print was pretty small on the back of a holy picture. I had to use a magnifying glass to differentiate the commas and full stops!! I discovered it was all commas and no full stop at the end!

Love and Blessings. 

Nivard

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Sent: Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 10:32
Subject: The Flower of Love

 The Flower of Love

May you blossom with the flower of love,

Created in the image of God above,

There is no beauty that can compare.

This love of God that we’re asked to share,

And through his grace is everywhere,

So to the world let Christ speak,

For love does not differ from great

to weak,

My Lord we through grace,

In Christian hope will look upon

Loves own face,

Made in your image this love forever

Into our souls yield,

Against our foes please let it be our

eternal shield,

So my children, Christ love does extend,

That we to Heaven, will live in love

That will never end,

Yes this beautiful flower we must treasure

And protect,

Against our weakness and neglect

For the trinity gives us with souls

The way the life this precious tool,

   And his love this flower, please don’t

Reject love and be a fool,

Flower shining like the sun

And whiter than snow

God’s word makes loves flower grow.

Blessed Columba Marmion, OSB

Daily Gospel. Reflection, Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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From: Nivard - - -
Sent: Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 16:43
Subject: 26 Wed - Marmion

 Scrip Read and Med. Don Schwager Adapted,

26 Wed 3 October 12: Luke 9:57-62

"Fit for the kingdom of God"

   The gospel does not record the response from these three would-be disciples. Jesus asks us as well.  Are we ready to take the path Jesus offers? His grace is sufficient and his love is strong.

   There is nothing greater we can do with our lives than to place them at the service of the Lord, our Maker and Master of the universe.

  

   The Lord Jesus offers us a kingdom of lasting peace, unending joy, surpassing love, enduring friendship, and abundant life. Bl Columba Marmion is a perfect model of all this.

"Heavenly Father, take and receive my memory, my understanding, and my whole will. Give me only your love and your grace, through Christ Jesus our Lord"

Ps. This is a solid rock foundation for God's Kingdom and for each soul.

      Two more solid rock foundations:         

       See: St Therese commentary on 1 Cor. 13. and

               Blessed Columba Marmion and his Spiritual Message by Mark Tierney OSB

Abel at Gospel Today, 365 Days with the Lord Jesus - 23 hours ago

Job 9:1-12, 14-16, 1st Reading Psalm 68 Luke 9:57-62 Call to Worship Song Sing to the Mountains http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hikl2dLRMCc Entrance Antiphon O Lord, you had just cause to judge men as you did: because we sinned against you and disobeyed your will. But now show us your greatness of heart, and treat us with your unbounded kindness. (Daniel 3:31, 29, 30, 43, 42).

Born	April 1, 1858 Dublin, Ireland
Died	January 30, 1923 Maredsous Abbey, Belgium
Honored in	Belgium (Maredsous)
Beatified	September 3, 2000, by Pope John Paul II
Feast	October 3