birthday prayer for myself this pandemic

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. Happy birthday, friend. Even so, it makes sense to hold on to festivities like these during COVID. . When I've done that emptying prayer, without expecting it, finding myself with an idea or a passage of scripture that's . I have felt true joy in the quiet moments of fellowship and connection that only could have happened because of this common event. May our hearts be unified in You more than ever. God wants to be present in all parts of our livesnot just the easy or serene moments. I have been challenged and needed your guidance in thinking with a community-focus rather than an individual one, and Ive been challenged in finding the right response on other occasions when I judge that others are falling into that same pit. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Thank you for all the people who remembered me today by sending cards, and letters, gifts and good wishes. Is there a person or group of people especially affected by COVID-19 that you dont often choose to see or connect with normally? The Other Side of the Virus, an Opportunity to Awaken Litany of Solidarity and Hope During a Pandemic, An Examen for Times of Anxiety and Depression, Prayer for People Critically Ill or Facing Great Uncertainty. I pause (breathe in and out) and ask for forgiveness for The days I falter and the disease takes over. What connections do you take for granted in your life? But no less joyous. 2020. Help me to offer them your tenderness. The Coronavirus pandemic has rapidly transformed life as we know it for millions of people all over the world. Be good to each other and well get through this. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. Promise this world your lovefor better or for worse,in sickness and in health,so long as we all shall live. We asked for love, and you gave us troubled people to help. And finally, take time to remember that God is with us through all the events of our lives, and that these endings and beginnings are no different. Each of these numbers affects the lives of spouses, children, friends with care and worry, with work to help cure and coax loved ones back to health. Some of these endings come suddenly or unexpectedly. May we who have to cancel our trips remember those who have no safe place to go. Know that we are striving to make all of the right decisions and need Your love and power to help us overcome any difficulties. Open the windows of your soul And though you may not be able to touch across the empty square, -Written by Fr. 2020. But when the birthday of my husband, Don, rolled around this year, we were in lockdown like everyone elseand creativity was needed. For those who are unemployed.For those suffering financial hardships.For those who face an uncertain future. - ByEd Schmidt, S.J.,written January 12, 2021, Click here for a video of the prayer being prayed, //

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