I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall be always in my mouth.
My soul will glory in the LORD;
let the poor hear and be glad.
Magnify the LORD with me;
and let us exalt his name together. (Psalm 34:2-4 NABRE)
With so many distractions in our culture, in our lives, and in our daily routines, it is extremely easy to lose our focus on what matters most. Especially this time of year, when we are particularly busy with preparations for holiday parties and sometimes challenging social responsibilities, we find ourselves struggling to keep the joy and peace of the season in our hearts.
O Lord, give us peace in our hearts in times of tumult. Give us joy in times of struggle. Help us to overlook the multitude of distractions in our day so that we can remain in your holy presence. As we walk our paths this day, keep us safe. Lead us to the places you want us. Show us the people you want us to encounter. O Lord, may our day today be one we look back on this evening and remember how we blessed you in each moment, how we praised you through our trials, how we gave glory to you as we recognized each blessing, and how we spoke lovingly of you to all those we met who were poor and in need of your kindness.
Today, I will give glory to the Lord in each moment of the day.
Blessed Mary Frances Schervier, who was led by God to establish a community of sisters who care for the sick and aged in the United States and throughout the world, pray for us.
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