October

October 2021 Prayer Page

We live in such a complex time when suffering due to the pandemic, calamities and human greed & politics has become so terribly prominent. At times, we feel overwhelmed, angered or blinded by it, and understandably so... But when we pause and reflect upon it with the eyes of faith, we realize that this suffering does not paint the whole picture. Grace prevails amid all these, but we need to b intentional about seeing & noticing.

And so, we beg for the grace to see all things new in Christ through the intercession of St. Ignatius of Loyoladuring this 500th year of his cannonball experience in Pamplona, which set in motion his process of conversion.

What are you grateful for today? Or what do you struggle with today? What might lie beneath that struggle for which you can give thanks?
Speak & listen to the Lord from the heart.

If you look at a sunset, you might see only the disappearance of daylight. If you look beneath, you may see darkness opening the splendor of stars.

If you look at illness and disease, you might see only physical diminishment. If you look beneath, you may see it as a teacher bringing you vital wisdom.

If you look at a broken relationship, you might see only a harsh ending. If you look beneath, you may see the courageous seeds of new growth.

If you look at lost dreams, you might see only disappointment and doubt. If you look beneath, you may see the stuff that new dreams contain.

If you look at the death of a loved one, you might only see pervasive sorrow, If you look beneath, you may see that love lives on forever in our heart.

If you look at the planet’s pain and creatures’ woe, you might see only despair. If you look beneath, you may see hopes woven in the compassionate care of many.

If you look at yourself, you might see only tarnished unfinished-ness. If you look beneath, you may see your basic goodness shining there.

If you look for the divine being, you might see mostly unresolved questions. If you look beneath, you may be astounded at the availability of divine love.

- Joyce Rupp

"I am with you always to the end of the age."

Mt 28, 20