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When I return to my parish on Saturday I know many people will ask me, "How was your retreat?" Even though it's been a great and grace filled week, that's not an easy question to answer. So much has happened, so much of it so personal in my relationship with Jesus, and so much of the best of it is not easy to bring to speech. Today's Pause for Prayer is something of an answer to the question I'll be asked. I wrote this prayer this week, trying to sum up what's happened since I was on retreat last year and to recognize that every blessing I have is first God's gift to me - and not of my own making. You'll see from this prayer that I've had a blessed year and I've had a great week on retreat. But this prayer covers more than the last 12 months. In many ways, this is a story that's been in the making for nearly 7 decades. It wasn't always like this, and I know there will be hard times ahead, too. But for this year, for this week, this is my prayer...
All Because of You
Because your patience never fails, Lord,
I've had time to grow…
Because of your great mercy
I’m forgiven and unburdened…
Because you searched me out
I know I'm found and welcomed home…
Because you set me free
my heart now overflows with joy...
Because you lift me up
my spirits rise and I’m consoled…
Because your grace empowers me
I’m strong beyond my strength…
Because you give so lavishly,
I give you thanks and praise…
Because you always have my back
I walk with confidence…
Because you know me as I am
I’m more the man I’m made to be…
Because you look on me with love
I’m blessed and deeply healed…
Because you watch my every step
I face the future free from fear…
Because you hold me in your heart
my soul’s at rest and I’m at peace…
Amen, Lord,
yes, Amen!
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Amen. Knowing I am held in His most Sacred Heart I can face whatever happens today. I need to be quiet so I can hear..
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