tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post8049599314544818703..comments2024-03-13T03:09:42.812-04:00Comments on Mystics of the Church: Nellie Organ Little Nellie of Holy GodGlenn Dallairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14335880223972671663noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-18806301983392727152022-05-07T22:39:48.408-04:002022-05-07T22:39:48.408-04:00This is the text of the lovely hymn that was writt...This is the text of the lovely hymn that was written and sung for Little Nellie's first Communion. Presumably it was written by one of the Sisters. It is framed as a dialogue between "the Child" , who of course would be Nellie herself, and Our Lady. My parish has sung it at First Communions ever since I can remember.<br /><br />C: O Mary, dearest Mother, from heaven's immortal bowers<br />Do gather for a little child a wreath of fragrant flowers.<br />I wish my little heart to be a cradle fair and gay<br />Where my blessed Jesus may repose on my First Communion Day.<br /><br />M: My little child, I can obtain so bright a wreath for thee<br />That Jesus will delight to come within thy heart to be.<br />I'll give thee lovely charity, more warm than rose's glow<br />I'll give thee heavenly purity, more white than lily's snow.<br /><br />M: The violet of humility will yield a sweet perfume<br />And Jesus will delight to dwell within thy little room.<br />But then remember, my dear child, the flow'rs that I will give<br />Require the watering of a prayer, or they will cease to live.<br /><br />C: O Mother, dearest Mother, you know how frail I am,<br />A very giddy, thoughtless child, a weak and helpless lamb.<br />But oh, if thou wilt but send down those precious flowers to me<br />I doubt not that, with thy good help, well-watered they will be.<br /><br />C: Then, Mary, from thy holy hands, those precious flow'rs send down<br />As beautiful and pure as those that wreathe an angel's crown,<br />And then my little heart will be a cradle fair and gay<br />Where my Blessed Jesus may repose on my First Communion Day.Agnes Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117370558367559716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-64911016717487985212022-03-11T16:37:37.759-05:002022-03-11T16:37:37.759-05:00So beautiful, such a wonderful and inspiring soul....So beautiful, such a wonderful and inspiring soul. During this Lent, I found the smallest inconveniences annoying. But once I read about little Nellie, I could only keep my tongue silent. There truly is nothing to complain about.Ryan Mascarenhashttps://holyfamilycatechism.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-83470190744647286992021-11-27T22:30:27.439-05:002021-11-27T22:30:27.439-05:00Little Nellie the saint of abused and neglected ch...Little Nellie the saint of abused and neglected children who could not survive the Magdalene laundries. Frannie Fargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11439873369224826692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-61764018139178211662021-07-05T18:02:37.563-04:002021-07-05T18:02:37.563-04:00When I was a child, about 4 or 5 years old, my gra...When I was a child, about 4 or 5 years old, my grandmother gave me the book, "Little Nellie of Holy God" for Christmas. I loved the story so much, I had it read to me over and over again. That same Christmas I received a beautiful baby doll from "Santa". Naturally, I named my doll Nellie and I loved her very much. Years later my interest was drawn to the Infant of Prague. A beautiful statue of this Child Jesus stands in the Basilica of the Little Flower in San Antonio where I would attend mass after work. I was having great difficulties with work and He, the Infant, drew me in to pray to him. My troubles began December 6 and ended January 6. I never knew, until reading this article, that Little Nellie had a great devotion to the Infant of Prague. Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-55936951027766189352021-06-03T12:06:37.094-04:002021-06-03T12:06:37.094-04:00I have a copy of a prayer to Little Nellie of Holy...I have a copy of a prayer to Little Nellie of Holy God, the Violet of the Holy Eucharist that I say everyday. It was given to me by a lady who had gone to become a nun. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471411600736820090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-27152129915914790192020-05-04T22:50:11.899-04:002020-05-04T22:50:11.899-04:00Do you have any particular devotion to her Do you have any particular devotion to her john cormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15886969467957814396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-5506815768500084532019-10-29T00:15:42.929-04:002019-10-29T00:15:42.929-04:00What happened to her biological father? Why wasn&...What happened to her biological father? Why wasn't HE at her death-bed? Was this a dump and run, typical of Catholic men in that era who had lost wives and claimed they couldn't raise their children by themselves?<br /><br />I am NOT a feminist, but this "dump and run" scenario chaps my hide deeply: Why are WOMEN expected to raise children if their spouse dies, go out and get a job (clean homes, sew in a factory, etc., etc.), but a man can't belly up to the bar (sorry - it's Irish, isn't it?) and do the same thing? He just disappears because... it's SOOOO hard?<br /><br />I would (really) truly like to know the back-story on this. WHERE was he when his child died? Where were her separated siblings? Granted, they were too young to hold on to a relationship with their sibling, but was father able to totally have a psychopathic disconnect and not even visit the deathly ill child?<br /><br />I understand the era. I do NOT understand the forgiveness of this reprehensible behavior of simply disappearing... forever. DamnthatGnat!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00247213885637767195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-90578486790978607112018-09-23T16:54:28.558-04:002018-09-23T16:54:28.558-04:00Such a beautiful story about a kid with a big amou...Such a beautiful story about a kid with a big amount of suffering. She is very pious and deserves sainthood.Mariyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-35473767641108061542018-07-21T17:56:06.970-04:002018-07-21T17:56:06.970-04:00I think it might be a good idea if everyone erecte...I think it might be a good idea if everyone erected a shrine or little altar in their local Church (with the permission of their Parish Priest of course) in order that Little Nellie of Holy God's beatification and sainthood will happen sooner. She is such an example to us all. What courage the little Wonderful Child had. Thank you Holy Little Nellie of Holy God for being on earth for your short little life and for our benefit. Bless you Little Nellie of Holy God ... we rejoice at the thought that soon we will refer to Saint Nellie of Holy God.Paudy McMahonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-52120433751810481572018-02-18T09:40:41.245-05:002018-02-18T09:40:41.245-05:00wow...i am amaze with this little girl...her story...wow...i am amaze with this little girl...her story gives more meaning to my name, Nellie...i am inspired by her holiness...May she intercede for us. Amennelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02551207773909353000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-15495522969110794092017-04-29T08:15:59.954-04:002017-04-29T08:15:59.954-04:00SISTER ALOYSIUS FROM DUNGIVEN.
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There are perso...SISTER ALOYSIUS FROM DUNGIVEN.<br />~~~<br />There are persons who are true<br />Followers of the Christian Faith<br />To the extent that their lives<br />Concur, almost, with the <br />Commitment of Jesus.<br />~<br />Numbers unknown but their<br />Existence has prevailed since<br />Jesus offered himself as the <br />Bread of Life and died for our<br />Salvation on a Cross at Calvary.<br />~<br />While the Church of Christ has <br />Officially conferred ‘sainthood’<br />Upon many those not granted<br />Are nevertheless ‘saints’ on the<br />Basis of their faith and lives…<br />~<br />And there is one of the latter of<br />Whom I have in mind called Sister<br />Aloysius Mc Veigh from the town<br />Of Dungiven in Ireland alongside<br />A river known as the Roe.<br />~<br />As a Christian Sr.Aloysius was ‘a-<br />One’ and her life shared this reality<br />Along with the fact that as an artist<br />She was honoured and considered<br />By many as one of the world’s best.<br />~<br />So great that her images leads the<br />Viewer into the mystical reality of<br />Jesus, the Son of God, becoming a<br />Man through our Mother Mary by<br />The loving grace of their Holy Spirit.<br />~<br />Yes, there are many who confirms<br />The holiness of this Mercy Nun and <br />I would not be surprised that one or<br />Some would initiate and pursue an act<br />Of Sainthood by the Church she loved.<br />~<br />Oh, Sister Aloysius, we thank Our Creator<br />For the gift of your person bearing in mind <br />That He was an Artist who composed all of<br />Existence by an eternal brush or chisel…<br />Artistic tools well known to you, Aloysius.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838311768967686614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-61742671366845238192017-04-28T13:21:36.756-04:002017-04-28T13:21:36.756-04:00LITTLE NELLIE OF HOLY GOD
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On the island of Ire...LITTLE NELLIE OF HOLY GOD<br />~~~<br />On the island of Ireland<br />God ordained that ‘Little<br />Nellie’ would be born and<br />In her short life witness to<br />His Son in the Eucharist.<br />~<br />A little girl open to sainthood<br />Because of her love for Jesus<br />As the Bread of Life and her<br />Love of those who lovingly<br />Attended her in her illness.<br />~<br />And as time moves on I hope<br />That the will of God will ensure<br />That little Nellie will be canonised<br />As an example of love for our<br />God and humanity.<br />~<br />Her life as I review it is an example<br />For others to the commitment of <br />Gods love and service, whether by <br />A child or an adult, in fact a unique<br />Example from a child less than five…<br />~<br />Oh, Little Nellie, please pray for us<br />As we journey the life that you shared<br />With Jesus and help us to bring others<br />To become his followers and evangelisers<br />Wherever we may dwell.liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838311768967686614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-56528806378659797422017-04-16T13:39:12.292-04:002017-04-16T13:39:12.292-04:00I have read this beautiful story before and shared...I have read this beautiful story before and shared it with one of the Religious Ed. classes that I once taught. Holy Nellie, pray for us and our world! Pray for us to always desire Jesus, especially in the Holy Eucharist. This is a testament I will always come back to. I also hope and pray this child may someday be recognized as the Saint that she is. Thanks be to God for Little Nellie.Marionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-86521428797286567222016-11-04T17:13:06.496-04:002016-11-04T17:13:06.496-04:00https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927625041920849404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-86094371361485931522016-11-04T17:12:39.722-04:002016-11-04T17:12:39.722-04:00https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927625041920849404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-11956708376381061332016-11-04T17:12:08.481-04:002016-11-04T17:12:08.481-04:00https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927625041920849404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-80367656003311188382016-11-04T17:11:46.491-04:002016-11-04T17:11:46.491-04:00https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927625041920849404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-60260985002053650412016-11-04T17:11:25.756-04:002016-11-04T17:11:25.756-04:00https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927625041920849404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-10966273538198441822016-11-04T17:10:57.925-04:002016-11-04T17:10:57.925-04:00https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927625041920849404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-37339820828999849022016-11-04T17:09:56.311-04:002016-11-04T17:09:56.311-04:00https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://www.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927625041920849404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-58041831447393882152016-08-17T11:26:12.306-04:002016-08-17T11:26:12.306-04:00https://m.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/https://m.facebook.com/PrayforNellie/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-17009293483300030632016-08-01T02:51:04.188-04:002016-08-01T02:51:04.188-04:00Little Nellie of Holy God came to help me in a rec...Little Nellie of Holy God came to help me in a recent complicated time I was going through in life and work. Her name kept coming to my mind and I kept repeating 'little Nellie of Holy God pray for me' it seemed she was with me, helping me through with simplicity,love and purity.Leading me back to God. I've since sought to find out more about you Nellie.Thank you God for little Nellie's life and the kindness of those who helped her,our kind and wonderful Priests,Nuns and Religious who have inspired and helped us so muchover the years.Forgive us our sins dear Father in Heaven and in your Mercy lead this land safely back to the light of Christ Crucified and Redeemed.May we all be inspired and renewed by little Nellie of Holy God's story of simple love and devotion and in our own lives return immediately to Holy God. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-66477623756533889562016-06-18T04:34:21.697-04:002016-06-18T04:34:21.697-04:00I was greatly inspired by Little Nellie's stor...I was greatly inspired by Little Nellie's story,this was my first time and i know it will be a great inspiration to my children. Please little Nellie pray for my children to the Holy God to help them understand and yearn for Jesus in the holy communion.Annettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-85415260516430239962016-05-30T16:05:27.076-04:002016-05-30T16:05:27.076-04:00I was inspired by the story of Little Nellie which...I was inspired by the story of Little Nellie which I first heard of on EWTN. I was moved to tell the story to a few Priests in 2 Diocese's in USA. Oddly enough 1 Priest in Frankfort, Kentucky responded after I discussed it with him. He included her story during his homily at the Mass of Corpus Christi. He stated that we should all pray for the faith that Little Nellie had in the Eucharist. Interestingly, he told me that he carried a card of Pope PiusX in his pocket during the First Holy Communion ceremony.<br />The parish is named Good Shepherd!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043474284161307697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233237209177841826.post-23899824268843618902016-05-24T19:07:05.410-04:002016-05-24T19:07:05.410-04:00Little nellie I love you so much for please contac...Little nellie I love you so much for please contact ask jesus the to cure for my 2 kids with Austim the i have just heard of you who I belive the in you blog you are a Saint in many eyes. I wish too visit the your grave of some day and pray for us little nellie of Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126810051479821059noreply@blogger.com