Greetings Prayer
Warriors,
We know the Lord
is a mystery, but I am in constant awe of His Mystery. His ways often make no
sense, yet then He unexpectedly reveals Himself.
Today is the feast
of Our Lady of Lourdes.* Lourdes, a town in the foothills of the Pyrenees in
France, is known for its healing waters. It was here that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared
to a poor, young girl, named Bernadette in 1858. After several appearances near a grotto, she
asked the young girl to scrape away the soil nearby and miraculously water began
to trickle out, eventually becoming a spring.
The waters of Lourdes soon became known as “healing waters", and today the
site is frequently visited by those seeking healing of body or soul.
Ironically, my
wedding anniversary is on this feast day. It is through unanticipated healing
waters of grace that I am able to say that I have been married 35 years.
"I do not promise to make you happy in this world but in the other."
Blessed Virgin Mother to Bernadette.
Happiness is good,
but holiness is more important. May we seek
not just happiness in our marriages, but holiness. The Blessed Mother asked a few
things of Bernadette: Pray the rosary†, do penance (make sacrifices), and pray
for the conversion of sinners. Let us become bolder in our prayer and offer any
crosses which we carry for the conversion of sinners.
Lord, we ask you for the healing of body,
heart, mind, and soul. May any hurtful memories be washed away, may the
blessings in our marriages be magnified, and may hope be restored, especially
to those who have lost it. Lord, please continue to renew our prayer life!
For the Lamb. will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7:17
I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you. 2 Kings 20:5
Jesus, we trust in
you. Thank you for all the times throughout history you have sent your Blessed
Mother to gently remind us of your commands.
Peace, Joy, and
Love,
Janet
If you love one
another, the need for prayer never ends. Pass it on!
