NIGHT PRAYER: Sunday 3/30

On Sundays, Night Prayer takes its lead from some element of the day's liturgy. Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the halfway point in our journey towards Easter and the gospel for today is the story of the prodigal son who first makes a journey away from his father - and then a journey back home. His turning point was the moment when he came to his senses...  We're "halfway home" to Easter and it might be just the time to see what progress we're making on our journey and if, indeed, we've "come to our senses..."

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 sensess,

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 your word and wisdom... 

When I'm impatient and quick-tempered

help me come to my senses,

helping others 

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,

especially those in greatest need...

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,

help me come to my senses

and recognize it's you 

who needs my help...

 

When I've hit bottom,

help me come to my senses

and reach toward you 

to help and lift me up 

 

When I fear what lies before me,

help me come to my senses

and trust: all shall be well...

 

Lord, help me come to my senses:

open wide my eyes, my heart, 

my mind and my life

to find in you 

the peace I seek and long for...

Nudge me, prod me, urge me,

poke and jab and push me, 

knock me off my pins 

and help me come to my senses, Lord,

and make my way back home to you...

 

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. 

This song is new to me and I'm grateful to have found it!

 

The Prodigal Son Song 

    by Fr. Eugene O'Reilly

 

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