Hermitage Reflection for September
- Refresh Button -
All this I tell you that My joy may be yours
and your joy may be complete ...
love one another.
~ John 15: 11,12
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We often click or press the "refresh" button on our computer or laptop. New information may be coming in, and only after we activate the "refresh" button will the new content appear; the old is replaced.
Often times, an old agenda remains in our hearts. Whatever our personal spiritual achilles heel may be, it can hang around and hold grace captive in the background. The Lord's gift of grace waits to "refresh" us and to expand our hearts with His love.
Pressing our spiritual refresh button can be as easy as spending quiet time opening ourselves to God. We can welcome the Holy Spirit, waiting in the background, to zoom in and influence our ways in the ways of holiness.
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. You can find more of her healing music on Spotify.
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
~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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