
Pope Francis wrote:
"Prayer is what keeps the lamp of the heart lit. "
Prayer of the heart, which is quiet openness to God, lights up the nooks and crannies, inviting us to claim what is there, to ask God to heal what needs His touch, and to offer gratitude and praise for grace.
Keeping our heart lit through silent prayer, whatever amount of time is possible for us, as well as being attentive for stirrings of the heart calling for our attention, will lead us to where God wants us to find Him.
He will be in those nooks and crannies, warming the darkness with the glow of His mercy; patiently waiting for us to find Him through the light of prayer, that He may touch our hearts with the healing grace flowing from His resurrected love.
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~ Isaiah 2: 5
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.
Ave Regina Caelorum (Hail, Queen of Heaven) - An ancient Marian antiphon arranged for harp by celtic harpist, Lauren Mary Longo. Traditionally, it is said or sung after night prayer, from the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd, through Wednesday of Holy Week.
~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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