Reflection on the Passion

Lord, You lost millions of drops of blood due to the blows
of my sins. You fell three times due to the immense weight
of my sins. Your Mother shed millions of tears at the sight
of You, especially at Your death. Lord, You chose this for us to be close
to You, from here on earth to Your home, heaven. If only I can kiss
the thousands of wounds You bore...while it is You who heal this
wound, this void of mine - physical, mental, and spiritual. If only
I can hear Your cry to the Father in that pain-filled, lonely
voice...while it is You who heeds my wailing. If only I can wipe
Your beaten face as Veronica did... while You wipe away the mud
that stains me. If only I can help carry Your cross but I am sorry
for my weakness...it is always You who aids me to lift mine.
If only I can gaze into Your eyes of mercy and tell You of my
meager love...while You always look at me with compassion.
Lord, my life is nothing compared to Your sorrowful Passion,
but I am ever grateful even for each big or little sacrifice,
because then, I am united with You and I know, that just as You
have risen from the dead, I can everyday be reborn anew,
dead to sin, but ever alive with peace that comes from only You.

Amen.

The Three Words of Prayer

Sorry, my Lord, for my sinfulness,
for having strayed from righteousness.
Thank You for dying on the cross and for
redeeming humanity forevermore.
Please open my heart to You and continue
to convert me to be always true.

Amen.

Pilgrim's Prayer

Lord, thank You for the beauty - physical and spiritual -
that surrounds me. Thank You for the joys shared with mutual
company. Thank You for the light You ignite within us all.
Lord, here I now am, trying to heed Your divine call.
Here I am, open to Your Holy Spirit, to your graces.
Help me to see You in friends' and strangers' faces.
I pray not only for my personal intentions, but also
those of other pilgrims who plead to You. I know
that You are merciful, and that it is You who lead
us as You know our hearts. This journey serves as my sacrifice
for You, as a token of thanksgiving, as my humble deed
for me to be closer to You. Please listen to the pilgrims' cries.
Protect me as I walk and fly; enlighten me as I implore
your help; may our relationship be strengthened forevermore.

Amen.

Prayer after a Church Service

Lord, help me to absorb the messages today

from the Bible and from the mouth of the pastor -

Help me to live Your Word in many ways.

Help me to be closer to You, my friend and Master.

Amen.

Thanksgiving Prayer

Lord, Your Holy Spirit works through all of us -
Our supplications are heard and answered as
long as they are according to Your will. We
thank You for being just and kind, for all
the blessings that knock and enter through
our daily doors. We may not always see
them and even our prayers may fall
short. However, our souls are all for You.

Amen.

Prayer for the Jobless

Lord, I pray for the jobless that they find work to
feed themselves and their families, to fulfill
their potential, and to serve others and You.
Help them to accept the path according to Your will.

Amen.

Prayer for a Job

Lord, I pray for a job - guide my soul not to desire
financial wealth, but fulfillment of my potential
through service to others. May the Holy Spirit's fire
continue to endow me with gifts, so I shall
accomplish my duties, especially to You, my Master.
I will persevere and wait upon Your will on this matter.

Amen.