Just a few thoughts
"Getting an idea should be like sitting on a pin; it should make you jump up and do something." -- E.L. Simpson
May we follow the example of Jesus and find that sacred space in our lives where we can be alone with God in prayer.
We pray for an end to warfare over national borders and natural resources, that all communities may live beside each other in peace.
Just a few thoughts
"Remember, there are no real failures in life, only results. There are no true tragedies, only lessons. And there really are no problems, only opportunities waiting to be recognized as solutions by the person of wisdom." -- Robin Sharma
May the world believe the truth that good will overcome all evil, for Jesus conquered sin and death through his cross.
Just a few thoughts
"Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself." -- Edmund Lee
May the sufferings of the people of Gaza during this winter time, experiencing inadequate shelter and food supply with severe restrictions of aid from charities and the United Nations, be ended through dialogue with those with power to change the situation.
We pray for those entrusted with responsibility for national security, that they will be vigilant, astute and committed to act with integrity.
Just a few thoughts
"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." -- Rumi
May the grace of baptism in each one of us protect us, enable us to act with justice, and fill our hearts with the merciful love of Jesus.
We pray for our parish community, that all members will appreciate the grace of their baptism and live it more fully.
Just a few thoughts
"If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning." -- Anon
We pray on this 79th anniversary of the first General Assembly of the United Nations, that by working together, they may bring an end to war, relieve the sufferings of displaced people, and preserve the cultures of the human family.
Just a few thoughts
Leadership is the art of telling someone else how to win. -- Michael Lopp
May those with chronic illnesses or diseases, be given the gift of courage to carry their burden with a spirit of patience and trust.
Just a few thoughts
Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. -- Viktor Frankl
May we all be totally committed to loving God and the whole human race.
We pray for our parish community, that all members will appreciate the grace of their baptism and live it more fully
