“Pray, Hope and do not Worry”
(St. Padre Pio)

Though the day be rushing by,
Though business leaves us in a hurry,
Through it all, may we have grace,
To pray, to hope, and never worry.

Though around us mountains crumble,
As we fight with strength to cope.
May we restart, once more rebuild,
May we persevere in joyful hope.

When all seems dimmed by stain of sin,
Darkness devouring break of day,
May we turn with trust to God.
May our first thought be to pray.

Loved ones now can seem so lost,
Lost and struggling to cope,
May all find new hope in You.
Let go of worry, grasp prayer and hope.

Though the road ahead be rough.
Though the road seems all uphill.
May loved ones seek You, loving Father,
Seek first of all Your holy will.

In Your will, we are protected.
In Your will, we’re free from harm.
May those we love, find their hope,
In Your strong, secure, Fatherly arms.