Archive - Inspirations
God, I want to do what I can, what I should, what I must to help the poor…to diminish the crippling impact that poverty has on the lives of so many men, women and children the world over. Make me determined to commit myself, my energies, to make the poor and their needs a part of my life. Give me the courage to sacrifice for them generously and consistantly. Remind me, Lord. Don’t let me forget. Don’t take any excuses. If I drag my feet, get after me. Amen
Taken from the Xaverian Missionary Fathers booklet:
My Rosary to Our Blessed Mother Mary w/Meditations
God is for us a refuge and strength,
a helper close at hand in time of distress:
so we shall not fear though the earth should rock,
though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea,
even though its waters rage and foam,
even though the mountains be shaken by its waves.
The Lord of hosts is with us:
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
By waiting and by calm you shall be saved,/ in quiet and in trust your strength lies. (Is 30:15b)
The kingdom of God is within you! (cf. Lk 17:21)
Inspiration, submitted by Pat Adams
“Simple kindness to one’s self and all that lives is the most powerful transformational force of all. It produces no backlash, has no downside, and never leads to loss or despair. It increases one’s own true power without exacting any toll. But to reach maximum power such kindness can permit no exceptions, nor can it be practiced with the expectation of some selfish reward. And its effect is as far reaching as it is subtle.” Dr. Hawkins
“I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
He moved my soul to seek him, seeking me.
It was not I that found, O Savior true;
No, I was found by thee.
Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold;
I walked and sank not on the storm vexed sea.
Twas not so much that I on thee took hold,
As thou, dear Lord, on me.
I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole
Of love is but an answer, Lord to thee!
For thou wert long beforehand with my soul;
Always thou lovedst me.” author unknown
Bidden or unbidden, the Lord is before us always. He waits for us to find Him, again and again. When we search for Him, it is Him loving us, calling us, drawing us closer. Not from our own merits do we hear His voice, but from His own compassion and immense love.
Has the above hymn touched you? Do you have a prayer or hymn that you have found to be inspirational? Please share it, using the box below. L. Ortiz
