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Miss me but let me go.
Miss me but let me go. When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a … Continue reading
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Death is nothing at all
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you: whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to … Continue reading
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All hearts are open
God, to you all hearts are open, to you all longings speak, and to you no secret thing is hidden. I beg you – purify the intentions of my heart through the unspeakable gift of your grace, so I can … Continue reading
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Day by day
Day by day, Dear Lord of thee three things I pray: To see Thee more clearly, Love Thee more dearly, Follow Thee more nearly, Day by day Amen Saint Richard of Chichester
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In confidence of Thy goodness
In confidence of Thy goodness and great mercy, O Lord, I draw near unto Thee, as a sick person to the Healer, as one hungry and thirsty to the Fountain of life, a creature to the Creator, a desolate soul … Continue reading
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St. Benedict’s Prayer
O Gracious and Holy Father, Give us wisdom to perceive thee; Intelligence to understand thee; Diligence to seek thee; Patience to wait for thee; Eyes to behold thee; A heart to meditate … Continue reading
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O Thou, Who hast taught us
O Thou, who hast taught us to seek first Thy kingdom and its righteousness, teach me to say, “Thy will be done” before I say, “give me my daily bread.” Teach me to accept Thy will as the foundation of … Continue reading
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Prayer of Saint Richard of Chichester
Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ, For all the benefits Thou hast given me, For all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother, May I know Thee more clearly, … Continue reading
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For an increase in capacity of Love
Almighty, Eternal God, who blesses all whom give you glory. Please watch over us throughout the year, Let your presence be among us, Transform our hearts, Increase our capacity for love, and respect, Fill our hearts with a spirit of … Continue reading
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