NIIGHT PRAYER: Sunday 3/27

On Sundays, Night Prayer will focus on an element from the day's celebration of Mass. Tonight we reflect on a phrase in today's gospel, the story of the prodigal son: "When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need... Coming to his senses he thought, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger."

Lord...

 

When guilt and shame consume me

help me come to my senses,

remembering that your mercy never fails me...

 

When I"m confused and don't know what to do

help me come to my senses,

trusting that your Spirit always guides me...

 

When I'm lost in grief and sorrow

help me come to my senses

and find in you my peace and consolation...

 

When I'm making foolish choices

help me come to my senses

and follow the wisdom of your word... 

When I'm impatient and quick-tempered

help me come to my senses,

helping all as I'd have them help me...

 

When I'm alone, with no one else to turn to,

help me come to my senses

and lean on you, my friend and my companion...

 

When I've backed myself into a corner,

help me come to my senses

and see that forward is my only way to go...

When I'm jealous and selfish

help me come to my senses

and open my mind and heart to others...

When my heart is broken into pieces,

help me come to my senses

and welcome your gentle, healing touch...

 

When I see someone in need, Lord,

help me come to my senses

and recognize it's you who needs my help...

 

When I've hit bottom, Lord,

help me come to my senses

and reach for you to help and lift me up 

 

When I'm afraid of what's before me

help me come to my senses, Lord,

and trust all shall be well...

 

Help me come, Lord, to my senses:

open wide my eyes, my heart, my life

to find in you the peace I seek and long for...

 

Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake

and watch over me while I sleep

that awake, I might keep watch with you

and asleep rest in your peace...

Amen. 

 

Open My Eyes by Jesse Manibusan

 

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