Monthly Reflection for March

Follow the way of love,
even as Christ loved you.
Eph 5: 2

Photo Credit: Sue McDermott

How can one live on this beautiful planet Earth and be without the thought of God. SomeOne, mightier than we could ever imagine, created our universe and created us. In the wealth of His love, we are offered this fleeting space of time to learn the ways of love - God's love - in order to "shine like the stars in the sky while holding fast to the word of life" (Phil 2: 15,16).

As we stumble, fall, rise, and begin again to follow His lead, our Earth is made safe for all of us, and our journey as family is made holy through His mercy.

God's Kingdom is born through the growing pains of love. May we, with eager step, follow Christ's way. May our care for each other be "seasoned with the salt of God's love, and so make a palatable offering to the Lord of the universe" (St. John Chrysostom).

Do whatever He tells you.

God's peace to your heart!

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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 long for and embrace 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. Traditionally, it is said or sung after night prayer, from the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd, through Wednesday of Holy Week. Lauren composed this original harp arrangement for Our Lady of Tenderness Hermitage.

~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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