This prayer, said slowly and thoughtfully, followed by 10 minutes of silence at the feet of Jesus in the "inner room of our hearts" might help us keep focused on Lent in the midst of a busy day and anxiety over another impending winter storm (New England readers take heed). For those in other parts of the world, the storms of busyness and anxiety are always present, not matter what the weather is like.
Lord God of Mercy
You call me during these 40 days of Lent to renew my commitment to you, my Creator and Redeemer. Help me, by your grace, to turn to you deep within the inner room of heart, so that I may truly become an "ambassador for Christ" through your gifts of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Speak tenderly to me during this time of reflection and renewal, and help me to remember how you have always led your people through trial and affliction to the Resurrection. Reveal and remove all obstacles that impede me from truly seeking and following you. Roll away the heave stone from the tomb of my sinfulness.
Let the light of the Resurrected Christ radiate through my every word and action, so that all people may know your love that saves the world and gives eternal life. Raise me from the darkness; open my eyes to your light and my ears to your voice, so that my heart overflows with the inexpressible delight of love as I drink in the dawn of Easter glory. Amen. --Pathfinder Books
Bro. Rene
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment