Prayers

You came to share life with us here, The Father's compassion made known; May hope in You dispel all my fears, In me, the light of Your love be shown.

At times, I long for a roadmap, With my destination clearly marked.

Heavenly Father, In these days of summer, May seeds planted sprout and grow.

Lord Jesus, I come to You in need And in Your care belong.

Lord Jesus, You know from within my heart The loved ones whom I miss the most.

Lord Jesus, You said to your apostles, "Peace be with you."

Dear Lord, You, who taught Saint Charbel how to be rooted in monastic vows which he lived in absolute silence and neutrality, conforming his life to Yours, help us to commemorate him and meditate his heroic and extraordinary life by telling him :

St. Elias : you who are the living model of justice, mirror of Sanctity, defender of the Faith, advocate of the poor, vindicator of widows,

Heavenly Father, it is sometimes easier for me to keep my distance than to take the first step in reaching out to someone in need.

FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry.