We know that God causes all things to work together for
good to those who love Him (Romans 8:28)
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
(Philippians 4:13)
For gold is tested in the fire. and acceptable men in the
furnace of humiliation. Trust in Him, and He will help you; make your ways
straight, and hope in Him. (Sirach 2: 5-6)
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being. Do it
for the Lord rather than for men, for you know full well that you will
receive an inheritance from Him as your reward. (Colossians 3:23, 24)
In God I trust without a fear. What can man do to me?
(Psalm 56:11)
Give, and it will be given to you. Full measure, pressed
down, shaken together, running over will be put into your lap. For the
measure which you give will be the measure which you get back. (Luke
6:38)
You are the salt of the earth. . . You are the light of the
world. (Matt. 5:13, 14)
For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I
am there in their midst. (Matt 18:20)
Pray constantly. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or
store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not
much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour
to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the
field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon
in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God
clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown
into the fire, will he not much more clothe you. . . So do not worry,
saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we
wear?” . . . your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first
his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you
as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry
about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matt.6:25- 34)
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
...where there is injury, pardon;
...where there is doubt, faith;
...where there is despair, hope;
...where there is darkness, light;
...where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
...to be consoled as to console;
...to be understood as to understand;
...to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
...it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
...and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Morning Offering (to start the day)
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, for all the intentions
of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered
throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, and for the intentions of
our family, and friends, and Pope John Paul II. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our
protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke
Him we humbly pray. And do thou prince of the Heavenly Hosts, through the
power of God, thrust into Hell, Satan and all the evil spirits who wander
through the world seeking the ruins of souls. Amen.
