All of us at sometime during these days . . .months . . . may find ourselves watching our Smartphones, iPads, computers, and TV’s to catch the latest information for coping and managing as an individual, a family, a group, a business, and also in so many ways with other relationship settings and responsibilities.
I recalled a movie (from the past century -1984), Star Man, starring Jeff Bridges as an “alien” – in human form. All through the movie, he was pursued by the FBI and especially one particular agent. Upon finally meeting up with each other face to face, there is a scene in which the FBI agent asks the “alien” –“While you have been here, what did you learn about us?” The "alien" responds, “I learned that when things become at their worst, you become at your best.” I thank all those who are doing their best at this time of worst.
Let us pray:
PRAYER IN TIME OF DISASTER
Compassionate God, you are ever mindful of your children and hear our prayers when we cry out to you. We are faced with a disaster, a disaster that rattles our bones and sets our nerves on edge. We truly have nowhere to turn but to your loving and provident arms.
Listen to our prayers for __________ who are in desperate need for assurance of your presence in their lives at this moment. Inspired by your mercy, may we reach out through acts of kindness and compassion. We ask this in Jesus’ name. (Sisters of St. Francis/Philadelphia)
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