[CDATA[ (You could hardly deny it now. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched almost every aspect of our daily lives, especially the fun parts like dining at restaurants, traveling the world and celebrating birthdays. On this wonderful day, I wish you the best that the world has to offer. For me, receptivity is the essence. Richard Hendrick, OFM, March 13th 2020. Act on what we can control, but recognize and move on from what we cant control. Well, I know exactly what youll say. When you are ready, return to your day. And when your body has become still,reach out with your heart.Know that we are connectedin ways that are terrifying and beautiful. For peace in our city and in our world.For renewed friendships among neighbors.For solidarity and unity among all peoples.For a greater appreciation and love of all humanity. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. Ignatius calls usto go forthand setthe world on fire. Every time Im starting to feel bad about not being able to see friends and do the things I want, I just watch this and it lifts my spirit, says Amber. 21. But as someone with chronic illness, I know the prayer can still be useful when facing an . According to police, Jason Laday, 34 of Opelousas fired one shot that killed . And of course, the ending of the Fr. Seventeen-year-old An-lin S. of Flemington, New Jersey, organized a driveway party that involved friends gathering at the birthday girls house and hanging out together to chat, gossip, and share cake. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a global box-office hit. Next year. } O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not our hold on things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Common Worship. Holy God, loving God, can this really be ordinary time?. Losing social rituals can be harmful to our well-being, making us feel less connected to others and less united in purpose. For her birthday on March 31, Sarah Solomon made the best of the circumstances as she was sheltering in place. Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence. Jill Suttie, Psy.D., is Greater Goods former book review editor and now serves as a staff writer and contributing editor for the magazine. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. I pause (breathe in and out) and remember that today, As in days before, I have survived. I hope that todays wishes, smiles, and heartfelt words turn into many amazing memories. I pause (breathe in and out) and ask for forgiveness for The days I falter and the disease takes over. I have felt challenged by all the meals Ive cooked and dishes Ive washed. God, Thank you for helping us to make it through this difficult year. Dear Lord - Protector, Provider, Comforter, Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Prayers for Birthdays, Graduates, and Grieving during the COVID-19 Crisis Bill Delvaux Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2020 6 May No one has been left untouched by the COVID-19 crisis.. Mothers and fathers have worked hard to provide for their families, and now their jobs are gone. My friends dont see or hear or know; nor do my family; nor my colleagues. For others its from a deep sense of your true self. Each moment that weve spent together has been a memorable one. When I say, have a happy birthday, you better freaking do it. Who do you normally choose to reach out and connect to? God, you gave me a life that day I was born, and I hope I will spend all my life and do as much as I can to show you my love and gratitude! Birthdays are kind of a big deal in my house. Touch only thoseto whom you commit your life.Center down. Fermented grapes. Cant imagine my life without you. Put them away? // ]]>, Know a prayer that could be added to this page? Make time to celebrate the new beginning and what we have to look forward to. Every day, I am grateful to have you in my life. - Author requested to remain anonymous, May we who are merely inconvenienced, remember those whose lives are at stake.May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable.May those who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.May those who have the flexibility to care for our children when schools close remember those who have no options.May we who have to cancel a trip remember those who have no safe place to go.May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all.May those who settle for quarantine at home remember those who have no home.As fear grips our country, let us choose love during this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us find ways to be the loving embrace to God and our neighbor. Hello here I am again, knowing that you are waiting for me with love and warming light.In the shadow of your wings I find respite and relief that feeds my innermost self and renews my soul. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Start with our ideas below, and add any personal details to it to make it extra special. My smiles, my thoughts, my mumbles, though these I know, but they are a greater mystery to others now. This ordinary time is marked also by deep economic hardship for many. Hope this birthday is the best yet. You went about healing all and bringing comfort to those in pain and need. - ByEd Schmidt, S.J.,written January 12, 2021, Click here for a video of the prayer being prayed, //