http://www.crs.org/prayers/ Lord of the Fast, I have wandered far from you And now I seek to return. Show me the path. If I must refrain from food To remind myself of my hunger for the bread of life, Then help me do so with grace. Let it too remind me of the hungry Christ Who … Continue reading #83: If I Must Refrain
#82: Eulogy for the Martyred Children (Martin Luther King Jr)
On Sept. 15, 1963, four young girls were killed by a bomb at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Three days later, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a eulogy for the girls, at a funeral service for Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley and Denise McNair. A separate service was held for … Continue reading #82: Eulogy for the Martyred Children (Martin Luther King Jr)
#81: A Step Along the Way: Archbishop Romero’s Prayer
Today is the Feast Day of Bishop Oscar Romero. This prayer has been attributed to him. What is little known is that it was really composed by another person: Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw, Michigan for a homily by Cardinal John Dearden in Nov. 1979 for a celebration of departed priests. It is a beautiful … Continue reading #81: A Step Along the Way: Archbishop Romero’s Prayer
#80: Divine Mercy Prayer (in English, Filipino and Visayan)
This is the Divine Mercy Prayer in English, Filipino and Visayan. The Filipino prayer I found on the internet, but couldn't find the Visayan version, so I made one. There's also one version in song at the end of this. English Version You died Jesus, but the Source of life poured out for souls, and … Continue reading #80: Divine Mercy Prayer (in English, Filipino and Visayan)
#79: Slow Me Down, Lord
Slow Me Down Lord Wilferd Arlan Peterson Slow me down, Lord. Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of the everlasting hills. Break the tensions of my … Continue reading #79: Slow Me Down, Lord
#78: A Prayer of One Who is in Constant Physical Pain
Today, we pray for those who are sick in mind, body and spirit. It is a difficult situation to be in--we have been in that kind of situation at one time or another--and we know how difficult it can get. Think of one you know who is going through this right now and offer this … Continue reading #78: A Prayer of One Who is in Constant Physical Pain
#77: The Tears of Solidarity
Today we pray for the grace to stand in solidarity with the rest of suffering humanity. Today, just pause and pray to God to give you the grace of Compassion, so that your life may be touched and affected and so you can put your life in the service of them whose lives are near … Continue reading #77: The Tears of Solidarity
#76: Why We Do What We Do?
What is your motive for action? What motivates you and drives you? How often have you used the fact that you don't have the resources as an excuse for not doing what you're supposed to do? What is your model of the world? How do you see the world? Is it a frontier of opportunities, … Continue reading #76: Why We Do What We Do?
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