O Eternal God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the beginning and end of all things, in Whom we live and move and have our being, prostrate before Thee in body and soul, I adore Thee with the most profound humility. I bless Thee and give Thee thanks for all the benefits Thou has conferred upon me, especially that Thou hast created me out of nothing, made me after Thine own image and likeness, redeemed me with the Precious Blood of Thy Son, and sanctified me with Thy Holy Spirit. I thank Thee that Thou hast called me into Thy Church, helped me by Thy grace, admitted me to Thy Sacraments, watched over me by Thy special Providence, blessed me, not withstanding my sins and unworthiness, with Thy continuing and gracious protection, and for all the innumerable blessings which I owe to Thine undeserved bounty. I thank thee especially for having preserved me during the past night and for bringing me in safety to the beginning of another day. What return can I make to Thee, my God, for all that Thou hast done for me? I will bless Thy Holy Name and serve Thee all the days of my life. Bless the Lord my soul, and let all that is within me praise His Holy Name.
Archives for December 2012
A Poem on Hope
HOPE is reaching out for God
And knowing He is there;
Hope is searching for release,
And finding it through prayer…
HOPE is happiness and joy,
And rainbows in the sky –
Hope is feeling God is near
When you begin to cry…
HOPE is looking for a dream
That someday will come true;
Hope is waiting on the Lord,
When your days are sad and blue…
HOPE is wishing for a star
That will bring you peace and light;
Hope is striving for God’s love
To uphold you day and night!
– Hope C. Oberhelman
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