Monthly Reflection for October
Monthly Reflection for October
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- Luke 12: 32
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Fear can paralyze our bodies and our hearts. It can interfere with our ability to think, to act, and to love. Jesus tells us to fear nothing!
We read Jesus' words, and as easy as they are to read, it is just as easy to trust our own hold on fear than to let go and trust in the Word of God.
So much unravels within our lives. We try to gather the threads, weave wholeness back, but it's all for naught if TRUST remains in the corner of our hearts, because, once again, we rely on our fears more than God's Providential Love to carry us through each and every physical and/or emotional challenge.
~ John 6: 20
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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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