So. . . This Is The Road I Am Traveling On: Monday Reflection and Prayer

Monday, September 14, 2009

Monday Reflection and Prayer

God forbid that I should boast save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. - Gal. 6:14

The Cross is the School of Love. Let us remember that love lives on and is nourished by sacrifices.
Let us always have recourse to the Immaculate Mother to preserve our peace of mind. - St. Maximilian Kolbe.

O Mary, you followed Jesus by carrying your cross. Help me to bear the crosses and trials that come my way each day. Let them never separate me from you or your Divine Son.

Amen.

(taken from 14 September; Mary Day by Day; Catholic Book Publishing Corp. New York)

6 comments:

A Bit of the Blarney said...: Amen! Cathy; September 14, 2009 at 4:21 AM
Elizabeth said...: Wonderful reminder. Thanks.

I like your new look and the new photos.
Pax Christi!; September 14, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Blessings each day said...: Nice way to start a Monday and it is my prayer and Mass day too!

blessings and hugs,

marcy; September 14, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Christine said...: Love the new header pic of the bunch of you's. What a nice family...love the bare-tootsies on your little gal.; September 14, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Sarah said...: Beautiful reflection and prayer, Sarah! I think you've quoted from that book before ... It looks like a good one.

I like the new pic of your family and your fall theme =); September 15, 2009 at 4:30 AM
Suzanne said...: Did I tell you that I love this photo of your family AND your template and heading...all of it? :)
Well, so I do!; September 15, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Warrior Prayers

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

From Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Blogger's Prayer

Lord help me to learn to spell without spellcheck,

manage to visit all that visit me,

and post regularly -
all in 5 minutes a day,

so that I can clean house
and take care of my family.

Help me to not look at every occurrence in my life as a blog post,

and to quit taking pictures of weird things to share as well.

Please Lord, help me to stop talking about my blog friends as though they are next door neighbors or someone I have known all of my life.

And help me dear Lord, to think of something witty and wise to post tomorrow.

~The Dust Bunny Hostage