Praying now and through the night. How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes. Psalm 133
Jesus, Son of God, we need Your healing touch! There are areas of stress which are shrinking and gripping us; we are, at times, restless beyond our dreams and pursue paths which never satisfy us; we carry heavy burdens of insecurity, projecting themselves as arrogance; we pretend we are God and try to control everything and everyone; we strive to be perfect in ways that overwhelm our humanity; we seem unable to forgive ourselves, and therefore don’t easily forgive others and You. Our need to be right and successful defines all our priorities; perfection becomes my spouse; the anxiety of carrying heavy burdens of my own creation creates a stress-filled monster, rather than Your human brother or sister in need of Your mercy, freedom and strength. Heal us, Jesus! We ask You this, through the intercession of St. Therese, who teaches us confidence and trust in Your love.
