God in the Darkness of Miracles
It can be tempting to think of miracles as purely positive, uplifting things, and to only notice them when we see happy fruit, which is obvious to our very limited, mortal sight.
Miracles, however, - while always producing good fruit - nevertheless often include something unpleasant: a step we usually overlook, as a trial, and not something which is intrinsically part of the miracle itself.
Prayer in the Morning
Lord Jesus, I am your handmaiden – arrange for me the graces you desire for this day. I will go where you direct, speak to whom you will, and listen to all you want me to hear. May my feet be your feet, my hands your hands, and mouth your mouth. May I speak only words that emulate you, and pursue all in profound humility. Amen.
Litany of Courage
Oh Jesus, Lion of Judah,
Hear me.
From the fear of displeasing you,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of disappointing you,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of not being enough,
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