Those who possess a vision of life
must commit themselves to journeying.
Raphael Consedine pbvm
must commit themselves to journeying.
Raphael Consedine pbvm
Josh's Story
For as long as I can remember, I can always see the subtle image of the lantern. At primary school we were taught the life and work of Nano Nagle as well as those of the Presentation Sisters. I remember doing drama performances of Nano's life for the Sisters and feeling quite happy to be a part of her story.
I found myself inspired by Nano in my first year at university when I met up with the Sisters again. I questioned what I really felt called to do with my life. My quest to find God led me back to Nano and her story. Her love and work with the children who did not have the access to education because of their faith, was something that made me admire her and her devotion to God.
As I look back, I can see that Nano's spirit has always been around me and in my journey with Christ and I am grateful to be on this adventure with her guidance.
For as long as I can remember, I can always see the subtle image of the lantern. At primary school we were taught the life and work of Nano Nagle as well as those of the Presentation Sisters. I remember doing drama performances of Nano's life for the Sisters and feeling quite happy to be a part of her story.
I found myself inspired by Nano in my first year at university when I met up with the Sisters again. I questioned what I really felt called to do with my life. My quest to find God led me back to Nano and her story. Her love and work with the children who did not have the access to education because of their faith, was something that made me admire her and her devotion to God.
As I look back, I can see that Nano's spirit has always been around me and in my journey with Christ and I am grateful to be on this adventure with her guidance.
It has been a long journey
this journey we have made together
from beyond the hills of morning,
through the valleys green and golden
in the sunlight,
across the desert reaches,
and over ridges steeper than we cared to climb.
There has been a touch of madness about it, surely –
or what seems madness –
for we came to the place where there was no road
no road beyond, only the leap in faith,
and that leap is a leap into darkness ..
yet we have known that darkness,
and found it not without stars,
Raphael Consedine pbvm
this journey we have made together
from beyond the hills of morning,
through the valleys green and golden
in the sunlight,
across the desert reaches,
and over ridges steeper than we cared to climb.
There has been a touch of madness about it, surely –
or what seems madness –
for we came to the place where there was no road
no road beyond, only the leap in faith,
and that leap is a leap into darkness ..
yet we have known that darkness,
and found it not without stars,
Raphael Consedine pbvm
We are the |
The spiraling energies of God defy containment.
The Spirit sweeps aside our fragile windbreaks, and with a shout summon us beyond here untouched ground waits bare for planting. like water reed from patient holding rock our God’s newness floods across the land till every arid place will sway green-gold. Raphael Consedine pbvm 
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