Come, Holy Spirit

Replace the tension within us with a holy relaxation. Replace the turbulence within us with a sacred calm. Replace the anxiety within us with a quiet confidence. Replace the fear within us with a strong faith. Replace the bitterness within us with the sweetness of grace. Replace the darkness within us with a gentle light. Replace the coldness within us with a loving warmth. Replace the winter within us with Thy spring. Straighten our crookedness, fill our emptiness, dull the edge of our pride, sharpen our humility, light the fires of our love, quench the flames of lust. Let us see ourselves as Thous seest us, that we may see Thee as Thou hast promised, and be blessed according to Thy word: Blessed are the pure of heart, for the shall see God. (Damien-Dutton Society for Leprosy Aid, Inc. 616 Bedford Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710)

Monday, May 7, 2012

Week Two

The mirror doesn't lie. 

I'm in week two of Total Consecration . . . the week of looking for my ugly. 

But, that's not the only looking.  On this journey to God, I am searching for His Truth . . . . so beauty is everywhere . . . even in this war-torn-by-sin self I call me. 

Isn't that great to know?  That He's all around - everywhere! - all the time. 

Life is good.  Life is precious.  The image in the mirror is less wonky and becoming more clear . . . in becoming more like Him.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, ora pro nobis.  Amen.
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  1. LisaMay 9, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Congrats, Sarah, on your journey to total Consecration! We completed ours this past December -- and have been much graced by it!

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