Hermitage Reflection for November
- An Emergency Exit -
No matter how far we may have strayed from the path of His love, no matter how many times our wounded humanity may have harmed another or veiled our own hearts from the grace of His healing touch, no matter the matter ... we have an emergency exit; it is the door of God's heart, and it is brightly lit!
We can be confident there is a way out. There is a Lover Who never stops loving "no matter the matter". God awaits the flow of our tears, that He might dry them in the rays of His Merciful Love.
Thank you, Lord!
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Do not let the past disturb you.
Leave everything in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and begin again with joy.
~ St. Teresa of Calcutta
Be still and know that I am God
~ Psalm 46: 11
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
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.
~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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