Maureen O'Brien

In the cacophony of the world’s troubles, it can be difficult to find quiet. Consider how useful it is to the world to quiet yourself with prayer.

If we wake with troubled or lonely hearts, we can remember right away that we are not alone; we can close our eyes and begin our day by envisioning the comfort of God’s light.

Think how the light returning in your life each day is a miracle to behold. It might be the physical light of the sun or the light of a friend’s smile.

When we pray, we ask for help because we need it. May today’s prayer give you the strength to keep seeking.

No matter how much we practice patience, no matter how much we pray, sometimes the morning arrives when we must take the action we’ve been contemplating, and it can be scary. No matter our choices, God will give us the courage to act.

Jesus said, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete” (John 15:11). Think about letting go a bit. There are times we just need to let down our pride and dance. Right now, right here. As children we did this freely and without hesitation.