Hermitage Reflection for January
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A silent heart is open to the Spirit’s still movements within.
The dense clouds of distractions that muffle the silence are dispelled by our sincere desire to be attentive to God. We tiptoe within the holy ground of our soul, searching, seeking, believing, and ready to listen.
There, in trust, we wait.
Enclosed within His gift of inner peace, we patiently keep vigil with words of mercy and longing upon our lips. We humbly beseech for ourselves and for all peoples.
After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound.
When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak
and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.
~ 1 Kings 19: 12,13
Prayer to Our Lady of Tenderness
Below is a prayer composed by Bishop John W. Flesey to Our Lady of Tenderness. United in heart and mind, let us pray that hearts across our globe may open to receive the gift of Christ's peace.
Dear Lady of Tenderness,
We live in an angry and violent world. War and terrorism threaten us on all sides. We respectfully turn to you, O Mother of the Compassionate One. We beg your intercession for us, your suffering sons and daughters. Because of the intimate bond you share with your Son Jesus, our Risen Lord, we know you will hear and heed our prayer for help. Ask your Savior Son to pour forth His Peace into our minds and hearts so that we might become one truly holy family united and guided by His Holy Spirit. Amen.~ Most Rev. John W. Flesey, STD, DD
Ave Regina Caelorum (Hail, Queen of Heaven) - An ancient Marian antiphon arranged for harp by celtic harpist, Lauren Mary Longo.
~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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