Tuesday, January 15, 2008

A Student's Prayer

Creator of all things, true source
of Light and Wisdom, lofty
source of all Being, graciously
let a ray of Your Brilliance
penetrate into the darkness of
my understanding and take from
me the double darkness in
which I have been born, sin and
ignorance.

Give me a sharp sense of
understanding, a retentive
memory, and the ability to grasp
things correctly and
fundamentally. Grant me the
talent of being exact in my
explanations, and the ability to
express myself with thoroughness and charm.

Point out the beginning, direct
the progress, help in the
completion.

Through Christ, Our Lord,
Amen.

written by St. Thomas Aquinas

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Be near me, Lord, and guide me.

Lord, I gave it up to you. I asked you to lead me and to make of my life what it needs to be. Only a short time later, I see it happening. I know this is your will. Lord, help me to trust more. Help me to know that You have it under control and that you will not give me more than I am able to handle. Give me the strength to do what you ask and the wisdom to know that what you ask is always good. I cannot do this without you. I need you by my side every step of the way. I know you are there. Make your presence more real to me. I need you.

For Michelle, and those in similar situations

For Michelle, that she may not only find security in her new workplace but also for the quick and profitable selling of her home...


... Lord, hear our prayer.
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