by Joanne | Sep 1, 2013 | Prayer
I read a book this past week, God in My Everything. You can read the entire review here. It was a wonderful book. The author closes with this blessing attributed to St. Patrick which I thought was just beautiful….. May the strength of God pilot you, May the...
by Joanne | Aug 29, 2013 | Encouragement, Prayer
I went to bed with my heart so heavy. Burdened. The questioned remained as to how I was to turn off my thoughts. Or perhaps, could I turn off my thoughts? Tired beyond belief, all I could think & whisper was “Jesus”. And I could feel myself beginning...
by Joanne | Aug 25, 2013 | Prayer
God, our Father, you are the immortal, invisible, all-wise God. We thank you for giving us a glimpse of your glory through the galaxies which dripped from your finger. We are forever grateful for your voice, which though not heard audibly, is crystal clear through the...
by Joanne | Aug 18, 2013 | Prayer
My prayer this morning…. Be thou a bright flame before me, Be thou a guiding star above me, Be thou a smooth path below me, Be thou a kindly shepherd behind me, Today – tonight – and forever. (a prayer of Saint Columbia, an Irish monk and missionary)...
by Joanne | Aug 4, 2013 | Prayer
I heard this song the other day & it struck me to my core. May this truly be the prayer of each one of us as we enter our sanctuaries today. May we not focus on the music, the lights, the instruments, the singers, the speaker, or each other. May we come with our...
by Joanne | Jul 28, 2013 | Prayer
                                         Summer Prayer   Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer! Thank you for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight. Thank You for the beauty I see all around me and...
