Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow;the same everlasting Father who cares for you todaywill take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering,or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then.Put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations,and say continually: “The Lord … Continue reading #87: Prayer of Francis de Sales
#86: Meditation on Language
Read these two bible verses today as your prayer. Notice how language plays a central role in these verses. Genesis 11. Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there. 3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make … Continue reading #86: Meditation on Language
#85: Another Way To Love Your Enemy
Today think of a person who have caused you great hurt, and have wronged you and caused you great injustice. Today, hold that person in your mind, and pray for him or her. Then read the following words of Martin Luther King, Jr. Loving Your Enemies martin luther king jr. (1957) Another way that you … Continue reading #85: Another Way To Love Your Enemy
#84: Yes! (A Prayer for Women Around the World)
The Courage to say Yes. (Edward O'Neill Hoyt, Catholic Relief Services) LORD, who came among us through a courageous woman's Yes, give us the courage to answer Yes to our sisters' pleas. To the unborn girl who cries for the same birthright as her brother, give us the courage to say Yes. To the school-age … Continue reading #84: Yes! (A Prayer for Women Around the World)
#83: If I Must Refrain
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)
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