We are grateful for the dawn of this new year!
This year, the Sisters of Bon Secours are celebrating the 200th anniversary of their foundation in Paris, France in 1824. Throughout the year, we will be sharing reflections, prayers, photos, and more to commemorate this special year. The Sisters compiled a collection of prayer to share through the year, as well. The prayer below is one of the hand-selected prayers and it reminds us that today – and the fresh start of a new year – is a gift to each of us.
Morning Prayer
From A Reflection Guide for International Health Activities
By Sr. Pat Bergen, CSJ
Gracious God,
Thank you for the gift of today.
Refresh me. Invite me to discover your presence In each person that I meet
And every event that I encounter.
Teach me when to speak and when to listen When to ponder and when to share.
In moments of challenge and decision
Attune my heart to the whisperings of your Wisdom. As I undertake ordinary and unnoticed tasks. Gift me with the simple joy.
When my day goes well, may I rejoice.
When it grows difficult, surprise me with New possibilities.
When life is overwhelming, call me to Sabbath moments
To restore your Peace and Harmony.
May my living today reveal your Goodness.
Amen.