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 you notice your mind wandering, gently return your focus to the breath.
Saturday Reading
Philippians 4:4–9
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
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.
BenedictionÂ
Go in peace: wash your hands, love your neighbor, you are not alone!