With something more than me;

Myself by every measure is

An insuffieciency

My onliness is loneliness.

Dear GOD, I don't ask much~~~

Only to feel there's something

That praying I can touch

In me and with me and find strength

More than my own,

So in the solitude of self

I need not walk alone ...

~J D Freeman

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

...where there is injury, pardon;

...where there is doubt, faith;

...where there is despair, hope;

...where there is darkness, light;

...where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that

I may not so much seek

...to be consoled as to console;

...to be understood as to understand;

...to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

...it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

...and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

~St. Francis of Assisi~

Come, Holy Spirit,

Fill my heart with Thy holy gifts.

Let my weakness be penetrated with

Thy strength this very day

That I may fulfill all the duties of

My state conscientiously;

That I may do what is right and just.

Let my charity be such as to offend no one;

And hurt no one's feelings;

So generous as to pardon sincerely

Any wrong done to me.

Assist me, O Holy Spirit,

In all the trials of life,

Enlighten me in my ignorance;

Advise me in my doubts,

Strengthen me in my weakness,

Help me in all need and embarassment,

Protect me in temptations and

Console me in afflictions.

Graciously hear me, O Holy Spirit,

And pour Thy light into my heart,

My soul, and my mind.

Assist me to live a holy life

And to grow in goodness and grace.

Come Holy Spirit: with Thy light~

With Thy grace~

With Thy strength~

With Thy consolation~

With Thy charity,

That I may be made worthy

To live a life of holy love.

O shining Seraphim, of fire and ruby born.

Surround us with the love that burns at early dawn.

O faithful Cherubim, of chariots burning bright,

Dispel the gloom of sorrow that renders dark and night.

O Thrones, the true foundation of Heaven's Mighty Ones

Grant us the gift of living in everlasting calm.

O bright and true Dominions, who bring order to chaos

Guide us in righteous living and from the darkness free us.

O Virtues, hope undying of courage and true grace

Show us the shining pathway that leads to God's embrace.

O Powers of the Almighty, the guards of Heaven's gate

Guard us from all the evils that hurt and desecrate.

O Principalities, who sing with every bell

Bring guidance to our leaders and peace unto the world.

O Archangels, Hosts of Heaven, deep in our souls create

The light of true compassion so love becomes our fate.

O Angels our true guardians, help us redeem our story

So we may share with you the joy of Heaven's glory.

"I asked God for health that

I might do better things,

I was given infirmity that

I might do greater things;

I asked for strength that

I might achieve,

I was made weak that

I might learn to obey;

I asked for riches that

I might be happy,

I was given poverty that

I might be wise;

I asked for power and

The praise of men,

I was given weakness

To sense my need of God;

I asked for all things that

I might enjoy life,

I was given life that

I might enjoy all things;

I got nothing I asked for

But everything I hoped for ...

Inspite of myself,

My prayers were answered~~~

I am among all men

Most richly blessed."

~Author Unknown~