(based on Anima Christi by Ignatius Loyola) Breath of the Spirit, inspire me Body and Blood of Christ, nurture me Bounty of the Creator, sustain me Zealous Christ, strengthen me Sacrificed Christ, save me Risen Christ, restore me Your fiat moves me Your acceptance assures me Your perseverance encourages me Your wounds preserve me. HelpContinue reading “Hopes (next day repost)”
Tag Archives: Grace
Abiding in Love (next day repost)
All that I am and all that I do is Yours. I yield to Your presence, I surrender to Your will, I abide in Your love I treasure Your blessings and revel in Your grace. I reflect Your truth and goodness. You have restored me to oneness with you. Embrace me fully. You give meContinue reading “Abiding in Love (next day repost)”
Give Me Grace (next day repost)
Jesus give me the grace to remember, “all is gift, all is grace” I often expect you to intervene and give me what I want. Instead rightfully and correctly You provide me with what I need. I pray for peace and quiet to listen intently. I get a cacophony of distractions Continue reading “Give Me Grace (next day repost)”
Empower
God, Help us recognize our failings and forgive us our faults. Give us the grace to resist the influence of affluence. God, Bestow on us the blessing of resting assured in the comfort of your compassion. God, We treasure the opportunity to serve wholly, and we look forward toContinue reading “Empower”
Courage
utterly brave utterly intrepid utterly fearless utterly resilient Doing whatever it takes to persevere with grace. Being prepared to withstand fear and dread valor mettle determined resolve Making the dignity of works proper and noble. Creating an assured rest for inspiring resilience. Courage needs to be ready, wants to be heroic, withstands shame.
Moment
Being in the moment means prepared for now The moment is not in space and time – rather it’s of heart and hope Central to the moment is to be rested for rest is active To say, “just a moment” enjoins to engage… wait in harmony The moment unites us sharing a moment heals ourContinue reading “Moment”
Instrument
use without abuse employ without exploiting i support justice and serve mercy i embrace sacrifice and abandon selfishness without doubt, i leap with faith with hope i relieve despair light overpowers darkness forgiveness overturns guilt healing overwhelms injury happiness overcomes sadness to give undoes the dullness of apathy to listen brings the courage of telepathyContinue reading “Instrument”
Here I Am (Psalm 3)
My God, there are many who wish to undo me; many who want me undone! Many, who say, God is not on my side that She does not have my back Indeed… you are ruthless, my Lady, and seem not to care what happens to me as I go aboutContinue reading “Here I Am (Psalm 3)”
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