Dear Jesus,
You have given us the ability to see and hear.
Help us to be attentive to Your presence in the events of life.
May we appreciate the kindness of others and be kind in turn.
May obstacles not get in the way of caring.
May the healing You bring inspire us to reflect Your love.
Amen.
— By Columban Father John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
Help me in facing physical weakness.
May I do what I can to grow stronger
and may I accept the limitations that remain
due to age or illness.
Your gift of body and spirit is aimed at giving
loving service to God, to others and to self.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
Often the little things we do become means of grace;
a kind word, helping in a simple task, spending time with a coworker,
these not only may benefit others but also heal and better ourselves.
Help me to look out for opportunities of giving and then to act on them.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
So many times our lives are buoyed up by others,
a caring doctor, a wise coworker, a relative who reaches out,
a friend who keeps in contact.
Thank you for those living gifts that support and enrich.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
As we begin the Season of Lent,
We can look forward to revitalizing
our faith life and onto Easter joy.
These days may best be spent
preparing ourselves for the coming seasons.
Let us ask ourselves: What do I need to change
to more fully appreciate God’s love for me?
How may I reflect that love in relationships
with family, friends and others?
And, How may I show my gratitude
for the gift of all creation?
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
When I look at my life,
I come to appreciate that I am incomplete.
I see faults, failings, limitations and mistakes.
Growth and maturity have occurred
but are not yet fully realized.
Life is a process.
This journey takes on meaning
in St Augustine’s “… our hearts are restless
until they rest in Thee.”
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
Much of the time we are not aware
of the burdens that people bear in their lives.
Give us a listening ear and an understanding heart.
May we approach others with kindness and compassion.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
I am grateful for all the people
who are willing to help others.
Sometimes I need to listen to others advice
but I’m slow to follow.
Help me to be more attentive.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
We know of Your love and the call to imitate it.
We are also aware of our limitations and faults.
Our response is gradual, step by step,
forward and then back a bit.
Your understanding, compassion and mercy
give us hope as we continue the journey.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
Remembering the lives of saints
helps secure our faith.
Recalling the good people who touched our lives,
the saints with a small s, brings that relationship
to a closer and more intimate tie.
We truly need one another.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
Some people may irritate us more than others.
Being tired or anxious can also
make us susceptible to irritation.
May the healing balm of Your love bring patience,
understanding and forgiveness.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
I’m grateful for a relatively quiet day
when the daily routine is simple with no surprises
and no great difficulties.
A chance for reflection and prayer
comes and ends in a thank you.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
Help us engender and support the faith
that others experience.
Kind words and actions can stifle the chaos
and indifference that mark our world.
Courage and compassion offer hope.
The memory of your life, death and resurrection
is the source of energy for true living.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
Dear Jesus,
Help me to appreciate the contributions of people
who differ from me whether it be by
age, sex, background, culture, work, or religion.
We are all your people, each with their own gifts.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey