Prayer by St. Patrick
I breathe in strength as I stand today:
Calling on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Believing in the Threeness,
Witnessing the Oneness
On my way to meet you face to face.
Breath Meditation Practice
Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, out through the mouth, three at least or more. As your mind wanders, return your focus to the breath.
Saturday Reading
Isaiah 40:28–31
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference.
Prayer for Loved Ones
Take a minute (more if you like) to simply name your loved ones. Practice not over-thinking. Just naming. Focus on your feeling of love for each one.
Closing: Prayer by St. Patrick
As a breath prayer. On the in breath: I breathe in strength. On the out breath: as I stand today. If you like, pick one line to return to through the day.
I breathe in strength as I stand today:
Calling on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Believing in the Threeness,
Witnessing the Oneness
On my way to meet you face to face.
Benediction
Go in peace: wash your hands, love your neighbor, you are not alone.