Tuesday, February 3, 2009

A Blessing for Today

May God's grace shine through you.
May His peace stay with you
and His love surround you
today and everyday.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas

O Lord my God,
help me to be obedient without reserve,
poor without servility,
chaste without compromise,
humble without pretense,
joyful without depravity,
serious without affectation,
active without frivolity,
submissive without bitterness,
truthful without duplicity,
fruitful in good works without presumption,
quick to revive my neighbor without haughtiness,
and quick to edify others by word and example
without simulation.

Grant me, O Lord, an ever-watchful heart
that no alien thought can lure away from you;
a noble heart
that no base love can sully;
an upright heart
that no perverse intention can lead astray;
an invincible heart
that no distress can overcome;
an unfettered heart
that no impetuous desires can enchain.

O Lord my God,
also bestow upon me
understanding to know you,
zeal to seek you,
wisdom to find you,
a life that is pleasing to you,
unshakable perseverance,
and a hope that will one day take hold of you.

May I do penance here below
and patiently bear your chastisements.
May I also receive the benefits of your grace,
in order to taste your heavenly joys
and contemplate your glory.

Amen.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Let Nothing Disturb You

Let nothing disturb you;
Let nothing frighten you.
All things are passing.
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Nothing is wanting to
one who possesses God.
God alone suffices.
-St. Teresa of Avila

Mission and Guidelines

We hope that you will use this site to ask for prayer, pray for the requests posted and provide encouragement to other women on their journeys with Christ.

In this spirit, we ask that requests not contain any identifying or personal information that compromises confidentiality. Trust that God knows our hearts and is asking us to turn to Him so that He will make His love manifest in us.

May God continue to bless you abundantly and give you His peace.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Prayers needed for a college student who is 5 months pregnant

A young woman is in the process of deciding to have an abortion. Please pray that God will soften her heart and that she will choose life.

Unconditional Love

"Reach for the stars" t'was said of old
For why?-the universe is awfully cold!
Instead reach far above the skies
where love that warms forever, lies.
This love is like a burning sun-
this love that is the Holy One.
It heals all wounds, expands your heart
if you choose the "better part."
So take your fill til life dost sever
and live on love forever and ever.

Brother Leonard