Lacy Sietsema

Be strong, fear not! Our God is coming. Our God will save us Then the blind will see and deaf people will hear. Then will the lame leap like deer and people of who have never spoken will sing.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it – always. Mahatma Gandhi

Emmanuel, you are God-with-us and the savior of all nations. Come, save us and make of us your own joy to the world.

I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, or do this or that, but now I pray that God will guide me to do whatever I’m supposed to do, what I can do. I used to pray for answers, but now I’m praying for strength. I used to believe that prayer changes things,

Today I pray in thanks for the beauty around me. My heart swells with joy at the sight of flowers and sky, of caring adults and happy children.  Loving God, the beauty of your creation overwhelms my senses and my heart.  Today I thank you especially for ________. Hold all creation in your sheltering embrace.

God our Father, you have promised your kingdom to those who are willing to become like little children. Help us to follow the way of Saint Therese with confidence so that by her prayers we may come to know your eternal glory.

Whatever ultimate meaning life may have, this much can be said already– life is a call to share in the world’s making. It is a chance to intervene, to contribute, to enhance what exists by the sheer power of one’s own presence and activity. Robert O. Johann

Blessed are those who have tears for people they love and miss, for they have loved well. Blessed are those who welcome others to their table; God will make room for them. Blessed are those that seem insignificant; God sees all they do.

Live every day to the full and freely be doing what you are doing. You may not have tomorrow.