Veni, Veni

Veni, veni Emmanuel;
Captivum solve Israel,
Qui gemit in exilio,
Privatus Dei Filio.

Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel,
Nascetur pro te, Israel!

May you notice people around you

May you notice people around you who are hurting –
those who cannot help themselves.

May you take time to serve others in their need
without seeking anything in return.

And may you act with mercy and generosity
toward those who are lowly and powerless,
serving Christ as you serve your fellow man.

May the inner places of your soul…

May the inner places of your soul
be as spotless as the outside walls
of your treasured reputation.

May you accept the corrections and teachings of God with humility.

And may the words of your mouth
and the meditations of your heart
be acceptable and pleasing
in the sight
of Almighty God.

May you love God

May you love God with all your heart.

May you love your neighbor as yourself.

And may Christ’s love compel you to service,
a minister of Grace
in the kingdom of heaven.

May you surrender your future

May you surrender your future to the Lord,
your heart and mind open to his direction for your life.

May you walk in the footsteps of Christ,
following his path among the rich and poor,
powerful and lowly,
Seeking to share with each of them
the message of the Kingdom.

And may your life reflect the splendor of god,
your spirit and purpose a testament
of heaven’s perfect love.

May you listen to the messengers of God

May you listen to the Messengers of God –
angels sent to you for warning,
encouragement,
wisdom.

May you discern God’s path for your life,
seeking to honor and glorify him in all you do.

And may you heed the call of Christ
surrendering your heart to the Lord of Life,
controlled and consumed by his relentless love.