St. Francis’ Prayer Before the Cross
Most high, glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, firm hope, and perfect charity, with wisdom and insight. (Saint Francis of Assisi)
Our Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary of Rigaud
As we look with joyful hope to another wonderful season under the motherly gaze of Our Lady of Lourdes, we give thanks and pray for all those who volunteer and those who have come and will continue to come to be welcomed by Our Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary of Rigaud.
Canticle of the Sun
O most high, almighty Lord God, To You belong praise, glory, honor and all blessings. Praise to my Lord God with all his creatures, And especially our brother the sun, who brings us the day and who brings us the light […] (St. Francis of Assisi)
The Sequence of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, Lord of Light, From Thy clear celestial height, Thy pure beaming radiance give: Come, Thou Father of the poor! Come, with treasures which endure! Come, Thou Light of all that live! […]
Make me preach you without preaching …
Stay with me, and then I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others. The light, O Jesus, will be all from you. It will be you who shines through me upon others. (Cardinal Newman)
The experience of grace
You are accepted. You are accepted, accepted by that which is greater than you, and the name of which you do not know. Do not ask for the name now; perhaps you will find it later. (Paul Tillich)