Time Out

Whose Job Is It? This is the story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it but Nobody realised that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

Thank You These two little words are full of meaning. They constitute a complete prayer if uttered sincerely. As you go about your daily lives with the many hardships and sacrifices we are called upon to make, do you ever take a moment to visit our Lord in the Tabernacle and just say "Thank You" for the countless favours and blessings that we come to accept as commonplace? Sight, hearing, a good appetite, freedom from pain, a glass of water are a few of the many things we take for granted until we are deprived of them, and only then do we realise their inestimable worth.

If you believe in something strongly enough, no sacrifice will be too great. If you don't, any sacrifice will be too much

Personal Prayer Lord, if my life has been pretty good so far, I've got a lot to thank you for. But there comes a time in the life of every Christian when one has to take up one's cross and follow you to the hill of Calvary. Jesus, when I think of all you suffered, how you bled and died for my sake, I know in the depth of my heart that you understand our pain and sorrow. I need to feel you close to me as a solid anchor when the gales of anxiety break over this poor weak body, this weary mind of mine. Through my suffering and distress may I find you again in life. May I have a deeper faith, a firmer hope, a more ardent love of you. And if it be your holy will, Lord, take away my cross and let me be. But let me always remember to join my aches and pains with those of Christ, who died on the cross to free me from sin. Yes, I have a lot to thank you for. You, Lord, are my refuge and my salvation. Amen.

Links to Prayer Sites Irish Jesuits - Sacred Space Lectio Divina Fr. Tommy Lane Centering Prayer