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Hermitage Reflection for December

Christmas

All that matters
is
God is with us

Ever present
Silently still

Thundering hushes of love
Impressing hints of joy
“Be still and know that I am God.”
- Ps 46:10

What really matters
is
are we in God

Faithfully present
Silently still

Riding the breath of Peace
Accepting the hush of Love
Remaining as God’s delight ~

 

Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

~ Psalm 89

 


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.

Our Lady

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.

Lauren is a devoted follower of Our Lady and a dear friend of this hermitage. "Most of her original music is designed to promote deep relaxation, creating soothing background music for the home or travel." Her latest Christmas single, It Came upon a Midnight Clear, can be found on Spotify, along with all her original recordings.

 

 

~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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