It was almost a week after Hurricane Frances in 2004, and Sister Elizabeth and I were coming out of the grocery store, where some of the shelves were still bare. A woman entering just as we walked out greeted us with a broad smile. “Jesus coming soon!” she said. “Have a blessed day!” With two [...]
Category Archive for 'Mercy'
You’re All Right
Posted in Forgiveness, Lent, Mercy on Mar 16th, 2011
Since the bag of groceries I was carrying to the car was heavy, I was in a hurry to put it down. Walking at a brisk clip, I suddenly realized there was a large white car right behind me. Actually I had walked in front of the car, and the driver had managed to avoid [...]
Again I Say, Rejoice
Posted in Forgiveness, Joy, Light, Mercy on Feb 2nd, 2011
The following is by Sister Elizabeth Hillmann. Click for more about or by Sister Elizabeth. – – – – – Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4) – – – – – It was an all day affair. I knew God was looking deeply into the depths of me and [...]
O God, as you once gazed on all you had made and found it good, look now on us, your weak and cherished people, created in the beauty of your own image. Have mercy on us as we begin a new year. We have fouled your creation through heedlessness and greed. We have defaced your [...]
Water from the Side of Christ
Posted in Acceptance, Gratitude, Mercy, Prayer, Prayers on Sep 2nd, 2010
“Anima Christi” – 4 (1. Soul of Christ, sanctify me.) (2. Body of Christ, save me.) (3. Blood of Christ, inebriate me.) – – – – – Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Aqua lateris Christi, lava me. Who of us is not aware of the need for cleansing? We are all sinners, [...]