I got inspired today to create this thread I am calling it little getsemani. Its a little thread where one can post a little heart or thumbs up when they are feeling alone or afraid, the reason I created this thread is because of the time distance between members, so if you wake up in the middle of the night and feel anxious just post a little emoji here whoever is online should then reply. You are not alone we are all here in this together..
Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Gethsemane by Mary Oliver The grass never sleeps. Or the roses. Nor does the lily have a secret eye that shuts until morning. Jesus said, wait with me. But the disciples slept. The cricket has such splendid fringe on its feet, and it sings, have you noticed, with its whole body, and heaven knows if it ever sleeps. Jesus said, wait with me. And maybe the stars did, maybe the wind wound itself into a silver tree, and didn’t move, maybe the lake far away, where once he walked as on a blue pavement, lay still and waited, wild awake. Oh the dear bodies, slumped and eye-shut, that could not keep that vigil, how they must have wept, so utterly human, knowing this too must be a part of the story.
O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.
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.
Hail Mary full of grace The Lord is with thee Blessed art thou amongst women and Blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners Spread the effect of grace of Thy Flame of Love over Sanctus and all humanity now and at the hour of our death amen. Continued prayers for you Sanctus Peter!
Sanctus, God truly loves you and wants to help you. Prayers.... Lord Jesus I unite my labors with your labors, my sufferings with your sufferings, my sorrows with your sorrows, Please Lord grant me Grace to accept the place you have placed me in, I bless your Holy name in all that happens to me and my family. Thank you for everything.
A priest talked yesterday about cultivating an attitude of gratitude. MC, your post really reflected this.
Thanks Mary's child. I keep asking God how I can best serve Him. I bought the book In Senu Jesu recently. I have been going through strange darkness the past two years and it seems like it will never end and hope He can help me.
Of course God loves you. Please don’t doubt that as it is not of God. You are included in my prayers.
Praying now. The trees are dying now for Winter , shedding leave tears of bronze and gold. But if they did not die they could not be reborn in blaze of countless green.
