MAY WE SIMPLY REST IN YOU

 “Our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.” (Saint Augustine)   Dear Lord, there’s so much pressure So much to do, we fear, Our busyness can leave us stressed, As Christmas… Read More

O SLEEPER AWAKE!

Now is the time to awake from our sleep. Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The day is at hand, advanced is the night. Let us throw off dark… Read More

YOUR LOVE IS THE ANSWER

“Why is my pain continuous, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed?”  (Jer. 15:18) Lord, at times this heavy cross can seem too much to bear. It goes on and on. Yet,… Read More

TO MARY, OUR MOTHER

Immaculate Mary, to you we come, You are our Mother most pure and the one, From among all of our race; Is our mother most prudent, our mother most chaste; Our Mother… Read More

BLESS US, FATHER, WITH YOUR PEACE

“And the peace of God Which surpasses all understanding Will keep Your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7) Father, we have grown so anxious. We have so many dreaded fears…. Read More

IN JESUS, WE CAN TRUST

A mighty God we serve—this much we know is true. When Amalek waged war, God showed Moses what to do. When Moses hands were raised in prayer, enemies had no chance. But… Read More

LET US FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT

We may be perplexed.  But to despair we are not driven. We can be but thankful for all we have been given. Persecution comes our way. Yet we are not abandoned. By… Read More

St. Mary Magdalene, on this your feast day, pray for us!

Saint Mary Magdalene, outside the tomb, with such sorrow wept, What had happened to the Master, was hard to accept. She looked into the tomb, and who should Mary greet, But two… Read More

OUR JOB IS TO INFORM

My job is to inform, not to convince.  (Saint Bernadette) Dear Lord, we need strength and grace, Grace from up above, To go forth to speak the truth, To speak the truth,… Read More

IF WE COULD SEE GRACE

If we could see grace, what would it be, Exactly what, would we then see? Rose petals making slow descent, That came and left a sweet rose scent? What would we see,… Read More