Monday, January 30, 2012

Make me a friend, o Lord

This is a prayer I've known from my Seminary years. It was originally written in Italian, ( as far as I remember by Alma Androzzo) and I translated into English, and share it with you today....
Make me a friend, o Lord

O Lord, make me a friend with everybody.
Make that my presence inspires hope, 
 - to all those who suffer and are depressed,
 - to all those searching for the light while laboring in darkness,
 - to all those who want to start to love, but don’t know how,
 - to all those who want to open their heart to someone, but feel so helpless.

Lord, help me so that I won’t pass near such people
 - with an indifferent outlook,
 - with a closed, cold heart,
 - with a hurried disposition.
Lord, help me to be always perceptive of those near me.
Let me always be aware of those who are confused, depressed and worried.
Remind me frequently to so much as feel what they’re feeling, and give me the courage to inspire peace in their hearts.
Lord, set me free from myself, so that I can serve you faithfully,
so that I can listen to Your voice in every person I come in contact with.

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  2. what a beautiful prayer, fr! Especially the last sentence that says, "Lord, set me free from myself, so that I can serve you faithfully,
    so that I can listen to Your voice in every person I come in contact with." I hope it is ok if I share it on my facebook page. I have also shared your blog post on Blessed Kateri. God bless you!

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