Paula's Thursday Boost: A prayer reminder

Hello, members of St. Patrick's youth group, Rooted! Here's a link to a beautiful song to get you going in the morning:

I find it helpful to put prayer reminders around me. The following prayer, written by Pat Bergen, CSJ ( a sister or "nun" of the Congregation of St. Joseph), is posted on my bathroom mirror as well as in my office at work: Gracious God, thank you for the gift of today.

Refresh me...Invite me...to discover Your Presence in each person whom I meet and in every event encountered. 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 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.

God bless you! --Paula