Monthly Reflection for April
Monthly Reflection for April
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There are many motives to our loving. There is love for our own sake, and there is love for the sake of others.
Jesus taught and lived from a heart undivided. He left us an example; His own gift of love nailed to a tree ... as He kept His heart focused upon the Will of His Father.
Lord, help me to love from a pure heart, an undivided heart; a heart prioritizing a relationship with You. May I allow Your grace to scatter the distractions of life that keep my mind from knowing Your truth and my heart from following Your way for the good of another. With the help of Your Mother, I hope to be worthy of being Your disciple.
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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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