My New Favorite Prayer . . .

Today I came across this gem in Michael Buckley's The Catholic Prayer Book (pg 213):

“From the cowardice that dare not face new truth,
From the laziness that is contented with half truth,
From the arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Good Lord, deliver me.”

(Prayer from Kenya)

Prayer for All Those Touched by Adoption

Although I thought it was appropriate to include the previous post, I didn't want the post to have "top place" on this blog for any length of time.

The season of Advent is about waiting, about longing. We are waiting to experience the miracle of the birth of our Savior, to retell the ancient story of Grace Incarnate, to share with our families the Hope that was brought to the whole world through the irresistable and matchless love of God.

At the same time, we wait with those who are suffering -- knowing that the "suffering" are not always easy to love, or grateful for our solidarity. Still, there is no getting around the fact that we are a part of the human family -- and in some sense, part of the Body of Christ. And so, in the spirit of Advent, we offer our prayers for those who need them. (Feel free to add your intentions in the comments ...)

For those who wander in darkness, that You would be our Light.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who are empty, that You would be our Sufficiency,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who are sad, that You would be our Joy,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who are grieving, that You would be our Comfort,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who are confused, that You would be our Wisdom,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who are overwhelmed, that You would be our Provision,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who are troubled, that You would be our Prince of Peace,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.