“God does not ask of us anything that he himself has not first given us. He is not aloof from us. Each one of us has a place in his heart. He knows us by name, he cares for us and he seeks us out whenever we turn away from him. He is interested in each of us; his love does not allow him to be indifferent to what happens to us.”
— Pope Francis
In a world that victimizes us by our compulsions, we are called to solitude where we can struggle against our anger and greed and let our new self be born in the loving encounter with Jesus Christ.
-Henri Nouwen, The Way of the Heart
Truth in these times is so obscured and lies so widespread that one cannot recognize the truth unless one loves it.
–Blaise Pascal
Creator God, we celebrate your loving kindness and thank you for your gentleness and mercy. May we be witness to your presence in all peoples and the whole of creation, in a living hope that your kingdom will be fully realized.
-Sisters of Bon Secours, Prayer Book “Praying in One Voice”
Dear Mary, my Mother and my Sister, as you said ‘yes’ to bear the incarnate One, help me to say ‘yes’ and always be a bearer of Jesus. As I go out in service, may I receive Christ in others and together may we proclaim the greatness of the Lord.
-Sisters Of Bon Secours Prayer Book, “Hidden Gifts”
Happiness is not in us, nor is happiness outside of us. Happiness is in God alone. And if we have found him, then it is everywhere.
–Blaise Pascal
God says: I have willed that one should need another and that all should be my ministers in distributing the graces and gifts they have received from me.
–St Catherine of Siena
In a world that victimizes us by its compulsions, we are called to solitude where we can struggle against our anger and greed and let our new self be born in the loving encounter with Jesus Christ. It is in this solitude that we become compassionate people, deeply aware of our solidarity in brokenness with all of humanity and ready to reach out to anyone in need.
–Henri Nouwen, The Way of the Heart
Generous God, you empower us to be people of courage and of peace who embody your mercy. Be with us every day as we seek to be your face of compassion. Give us eyes to see the needs of those around us and hearts open to receive your spirit of healing and transforming love.
Sisters of Bon Secours Prayer Book, Volume II
