Monthly Reflection for November

Behold your Mother.

- John 19: 27

She is here.
Follow the echoes of her love.
Lean into her comfort.
Rest upon her peace.
Be enclosed within the mantle of her gentle strength ... humility's embrace.

She is speaking to you.
Listen to the wisdom of her words.
Lean into the sweet voice obedience births.
Rest upon the virginity covenant claims.
Receive the mantle of her words: Let it be ... ~ Luke 1: 38
Be wedded, as was she.

She is singing to you.
Hear the lullaby of her heart.
Lean into the rhythm of her joy.
Rest within the harmony of her sweet lilt.
Receive the mantle of her lyrics: Do whatever He tells you. ~ John 2: 5

Hear Jesus say:

Behold your Mother.

~ John 19: 27

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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