Monday Morning Offering: 10/6

Morning Coffee by George Mendoza

The news in the world doesn't get any brighter but in spite of it all, there's joy and peace to be found.  An old friend I haven't seen in years visited for a weekend filled with stories that brought many laughs, some tears and soul-stirring memories... Then there was the reminder from the scriptures at Sunday mass to stir into flame the gift God has given us...  And in my homily I urged us to remember that the gift of joy comes still, and even, in the midst of suffering:  when we ask for it, when we expect it, when we open our hearts and welcome it in.  Thus, this morning's prayer...

Good morning, good God!

Today my heart is filled with joy,
- more joy than Mondays often bring!

For the joy of faith in you,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy your gracious Spirit brings,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of others' love,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of trusting you,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of joys remembered,

    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of new things just begun,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of resting in your arms,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of good and faithful friends,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of small surprises,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of just the simplest things,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of warm October days,
    I praise you, Lord! 

For the joy your grace affords me,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of word and promise kept,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of days well spent,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of a good night's sleep,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy your mercy offers,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of starting over again,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of living a day at a time,
    I praise you, Lord!

For the joy of giving you the glory,
    I praise you, Lord!

What might you add to this litany?

For the joy of............................
    I praise you, Lord! 

For joy that calms my fears,
for joy that eases worries,

for the joy that stirs my soul to praise
for joy that heals old wounds,
for joy that mends my heart,
for joy that feeds my faith,
for joy that brings me peace,
for the joy that trusts all shall be well,
    I praise and thank you, Lord!

 

Amen. 

 

Praise His Holy Name by Keith Hampton

   performed by Syracuse University Singers

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Sing till the power of the Lord come down.
Shout Hallelujah! Praise His Holy name! 

 
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound 

    that saved a wretch like me;
I once was lost, but now I'm found, 

    was blind, but now I see.
Jesus, Jesus, how I love Thee! 

    Shout Hallelujah!Prai se his Holy name! 

 
Must Jesus bear the cross alone 

    and all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for ev'ryone 

    and there's a cross for me.
Jesus, Jesus, how I love Thee! 

    Shout Hallelujah!Prai se His Holy Name! 

Holy Jesus, praise his name!
Hallelujah! Praise His Holy Name!
Let us Praise His Name, Hallelujah, Lord!
Praise His Holy Name! Hallelujah Oh, oh-
Praise High Holy Name!
Praise Him!

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