a prayer for guidance

Most high, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and grant me, Lord, a correct faith, a certain hope, a perfect charity, sense and knowledge, so that I may carry out, Your holy and true command.

Girls' Retreat 6

+Lord, thank you for the graces you shower on us. Thank you for 'Al', for each of the other women and thank you most of all for providing me the opportunity to know each of them and work with them, especially on this occassion.

Oh God, you are my God!

Psalm 63
A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, you are my God-- for you I long! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, Like a land parched, lifeless, and without water.
So I look to you in the sanctuary to see your power and glory.
For your love is better than life; my lips offer you worship!
I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands, calling on your name.
My soul shall savor the rich banquet of praise, with joyous lips my mouth shall honor you!
When I think of you upon my bed, through the night watches I will recall
That you indeed are my help, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.
My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me.
But those who seek my life will come to ruin; they shall go down to the depths of the earth!
They shall be handed over to the sword and become the prey of jackals!
But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by the Lord shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut!

for Joshua

This evening my husband's nephew passed away. Joshua was the 4th of 6 children, and would have been 5 years old later on this month. He was behind a vehicle playing and when they went to pull out didn't see him. He was taken to the ER where they worked on him for over an hour but were unable to save him. Please keep the family in your prayers, especially his poor mother. I am heartbroken and I can only imagine how she is feeling right now. I know that they would appreciate any prayers you can offer, and it will help carry them through this terrible time.

+Lord, where do I begin? You call the children to Yourself, it is true. Still, a loss like this is so hard. How we wish to have him with us too! Love Him, Lord, and look kindly on him. He was so young and innocent. Comfort His mother with the knowledge of Joshua's presence in her life always. Let her understand how perfectly Joshua can love and praise you now. Hold his family on earth close to You, Lord, and heal them. Lord, I know not what to say...

Perfect Timing

+Lord, your timing is indeed perfect. I am a sinner truly blessed. Your mercy is never ending and your love unfailing. Please wrap me in your arms today and hold me close. Teach me to love you like Saint Maria Goretti did. Give me her courage and her passion to serve you in all things. Allow my heart to be transformed by your love and help me to conform my will to yours, most perfect, in all things. Bless me, Lord, and keep me.

Saint Maria Goretti, patron of mine, pray for me today and every day. Ask that the Lord keep me forever enfolded in the mantle of His love. If you can, help to shed light on the path of holiness, the road that leads to Him.

In all things, your will be done, Lord. Amen.