Hermitage Reflection for May
-Twists and Turns -
Mary treasured all these things
and pondered them in her heart.
~ Luke 2: 19
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Our Lady's many responses to life's encounters issued from the Spirit moving within her. She turned within to seek God's way through the twists and turns of life ... of which she had many.
Mary is our model. Our own twists and turns through life can cause us to lose balance. Like Mary, we need to dive beneath the surface, to seek wisdom - God's perspective - , and to love God enough to trust Him totally.
Prayer to Our Lady of Tenderness
Below is a prayer composed by Bishop John W. Flesey to Our Lady of Tenderness. United in heart and mind, let us pray that hearts across our globe may open to receive the gift of Christ's peace.
Dear Lady of Tenderness,
We live in an angry and violent world. War and terrorism threaten us on all sides. We respectfully turn to you, O Mother of the Compassionate One. We beg your intercession for us, your suffering sons and daughters. Because of the intimate bond you share with your Son Jesus, our Risen Lord, we know you will hear and heed our prayer for help. Ask your Savior Son to pour forth His Peace into our minds and hearts so that we might become one truly holy family united and guided by His Holy Spirit. Amen.~ Most Rev. John W. Flesey, STD, DD
~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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