Prayables | in the path of your prayers

Published: Wed, 11/11/20

Wednesday November 11, 2020

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

There comes a time when you have done all you can do. That's when you need to rest and pray. May you be blessed by God in all of your endeavors.

Dear God, We ask that today be Day One of a new unity in the US, with former divisions freshly healed by humility, wisdom, charity, grace, and forgiveness.
Healer of our every ill, breathe in and among all of us who dwell on this land. Soothe our wounds. Calm our fears. Mend our divisions. Hope of all tomorrows, open our deaf ears and fill us with compassion. Tender our hearts. Inspire creative ideas to address the cries of our sisters, brothers, and Earth itself. Send forth your Spirit of Love and Unity. Transform pointed fingers of blame into hands open in reverence to receive one another. Fan into flame the gift of our founding and let us be
known again as a people united for the goodness, justice and peace of all people forever. Amen. —Pat Bergen, CSJ

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

IN GOD WE TRUST: THE FOLDING OF THE FLAG

Each of the 13 folds of the flag holds great significance.The flag folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our country was originally founded.*

The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold signifies our belief in eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and tribute of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace.
The fourth fold exemplifies our weaker nature as citizens trusting in God; it is to Him we turn for His divine guidance.
The fifth fold is an acknowledgment to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all enemies.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.
The ninth fold is an honor to womanhood, for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty, and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since he or she was first-born.
The 11th fold, in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The 12th fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.
The last fold, when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”

* The U.S. military and the Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse this script. This is strictly a Judeo-Christian concept, not associated with military service.

IN THE PATH OF YOUR PRAYERS

Honor to be in the path of your prayers. I am overwhelmed, anxious, alone, lost, I feel that the life I had before the medical problems started piling up on me, it's starting to be more than I can handle alone. I really need prayer to heal. Any little bit would be greatly appreciated thank you

- thresa