Grant a resting place to the souls of the faithful in the arms of our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Feed them in a fertile land and by the waters of comfort, in a paradise of joy and in that place from which the broken heart, sorrow and sighing have flown. Make them rest in …
God, be in my head and in my understanding.God, be in my eyes and in my looking.God, be in my mouth and in my speaking.God, be in my heart and in my loving.God, be at my end and in my departing.I am seeking you. Be with me. Amen.
O Lord God, our rock and our salvation, you have brought us to the beginning of our lives, and to the beginning of this day. We give you thanks for our companions along the way who have departed this life. Help us to follow in their steps. Keep us under your protection this day, give …
Fruitful Lives in God The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace. Blessed Mother Teresa
Walk. Get moving. Keep moving. Find your path by walking it. Dear God, be with me on my journey.
Because, O God, we are your chosen ones, clothe us with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Help us bear with one another, and forgive whatever complaints we have against one another. Colossians 3.12-13
Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see your face. Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see. Jesse Manibusan
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 20.7-9; Romans 12.1-2; Matthew 16.21-27 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. Peter took Jesus aside and began …
May you be blessed with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May you be blessed with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. May you be blessed with tears to shed for …
Holy Spirit, help me stay in touch with your presence in my life. Inspire me to reach out to others, to work for justice, and to live as a witness of your love. I pray with a thankful heart. Amen.