Whether you are seeking forgiveness for yourself or asking God to help you forgive someone else, prayer is the first place to start when seeking restoration and healing. Forgiving someone who has hurt you is never easy and we often end up causing ourselves more pain and heartache by carrying ...
This great saint once wrote about Mary “Oh, how great is her fidelity in consoling her faithful servants at the hour of death!” Such is the glorious efficacy of our Blessed Mother’s help in our attaining Eternal Life with her Divine Son! Note the plea for her assistance in dying a ...
Dear Lord, as I lay dying, I ask for your forgiveness and mercy. Despite my best efforts, I know I haven't always lived by your word. I’m truly sorry for that. It’s my sincere regret that I didn’t ask for salvation until my dying day. I know I don't deserve your commendati...
When I feel depressed, help me to remember that I’m fearfully and wonderfully made in your image – a replica of you and that you loved me so much you thought that I was worth dying for. I don’t know too many people that would die for me, but you did, and I’m eternally ...
St. Joseph, “Spouse of the Mother of God,” is given due honor as the “Head of the Holy family,” the “Diligent protector of Christ,” and “patron of the dying” (one of the many titles of his patronage). Whether prayed publicly or privately, these prayers give us a wonderful ...
50. That very hour those who watched the dying child said they saw a mysterious change—the dim eyes brightened, the flush of fever gave place to the glow of returning health. The family was amazed and there was great rejoicing. While the father was still some distance from his home the...
You responded to hatred, violence, and bigotry with compassion and forgiveness. You met the abuse of power by religious and political leaders with the power of love. Amid the anguish and pain, you reached out to a dying malefactor with the promise of paradise; you cared for your grieving mo...
“I think that the dying pray at the end – not, ‘please,’– but ‘thank you’ – as a guest thanks his host at that door.” She knew some secret about a life of gratitude at the moment of mourning; that our exits shall be exposed for their wonder, and shall elicit praise. ...
13. "Tibetan Dying Prayer" This prayer comes from the Tibetan Book of the Dead and is one of the most well-known Buddhist prayers. The prayer talks about what it's like for the deceased to transition between death and rebirth. Through your blessing, grace, and guidance, through the power...
more thing.” Notice NO TIME AT ALL FOR REST in Racism, for ANYONE, Most of all the Black people and POC. (Toni Morrison was known for not giving her time to White Academia, because she was trying to save as much of it as possible, she got up super early before her family to ...