R: The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty has given me life. Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness. At your command, the sick were made well. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. A number of long-serving leaders, faculty and staff will be ending their work on campus, and their successors will be beginning theirs. For the sick and infected: God, heal and help. Through all these years, God, I feel your love and care. We pray that our eyes be open to see the needs of those who struggle to provide for their families and that if we can help, we do help in ordinary ways. Pause and reflect on where youre being invited to grow from that moment. For those who are unemployed.For those suffering financial hardships.For those who face an uncertain future. Enjoy your cake, your party and your presents today but remember that your friendship is the greatest gift of all. For some that light may come in the form of a sense of the Divine. // ]]>, Know a prayer that could be added to this page? We asked for justice, and you called us to be just and lead with integrity. )Know that our livesare in one anothers hands. As we transition through this time we pray: One day at a time sweet Jesus.That's all that I ask of you.Lord help me today.Show me the way.One day at a time. Yes, that's right: Faith. We believe there is a God who bends his ear to listen, and so we pray: 1. About. Hope its the best from start to finish. Enjoy your day. 5/17/2021. // ]]> Each of these numbers affects the lives of spouses, children, friends with care and worry, with work to help cure and coax loved ones back to health. God wants to be present in all parts of our livesnot just the easy or serene moments. 2020 is behind us. I'd like to consider myself a frequent . We asked for patience, and you gave us situations where we were forced to wait. Hear through it? Get comfortable. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. Scared but resilient. I love that were so much alike. Direct our hearts and minds towards you. Let today be another reminder that youre the best. Just wanted to take this opportunity to let you know I appreciate your friendship so much. Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. wrote this prayer in March 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. 1 Psalm 91:16 "With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation." Getty 2 2 Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" Getty And then we collected ourselves. Look to God in the midst of your daily challenges. Good-bye! Sorry, we appreciate what you do, but we cannot afford it any more. 3. In the meantime, we've been given a time of retreat to meditate upon what Holy Communion means to us all and we've been given new opportunities and new pastoral strategies. Old friends and colleagues are now out of control. On the first bead, say an Our Father. Be good to each other and well get through this. "There is no place for the sick at hospitals, no place for the dead at the crematoriums and graveyards," said Pagidipalli, a physician and evangelist who works with multiple Churches of Christ in southern India and oversees a medical mission . These uncertain days of news conferences and quarantines tempt me to assume the worst for my loved ones, myself and my community. - Written and offered by Phil Chick on 5/17/21 post-pandemic. As we exercise the good sense that you in your mercy provide,may we also approach each day in faith and peace,trusting in the truth of your goodness towards us. Another birthday, another year older. Cool. Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. Celebrating someones birthday is all about singing praise. To Love. I am grateful for my health and for the health of my family. As we prepare to walk into the future we pray for the "new normal" to come. May my prayers and support be with them all. Some tossed her thoughtful gifts, like potting soil and toilet paper, which were hard to come by in the early days of the lockdown. Our lives and our work are a constant series of endings and beginnings. In contrast, continuing with important rituals, like birthday celebrations, can build positive feelings, social ties, and a sense of control over our lives that we need during this stressful, uncertain time. So, what can we do to fete people at this time and hold on to those benefits? 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. . And the number of deaths chills survivors in worry and guilt what should I have done, what should I do now? An English-language translation of the Popes prayer is below: O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. God gifted us with limitless creativity and imagination. A Prayer for a World Facing the Coronavirus was adapted from a prayer posted by St. Luke's United . Once more, in troubled times when public worship has tobe restricted, we are called to pray in "the domestic church", always aware of the promise of Jesus, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them." (Matthew 18:20). Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Will the Pandemic Have a Lasting Impact on My Kids? With . She received her doctorate of psychology from the University of San Francisco in 1998 and was a psychologist in private practice before coming to Greater Good. They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound. Thank you for being you. There is no one alive who is you-er than you. - Dr. Seuss, You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40, and irresistible for the rest of your life. - Coco Chanel, I decided if you're lucky enough to be alive, you should use each birthday to celebrate what your life is about. - Mary Steenburgen, Grow old along with me. (You could hardly deny it now. May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. So glad I can celebrate with you on this special day. Father please hear us when we tell You of our concerns of sending our children and educators back to school. 4. Lives perishwhile the flamesof leadersaround usdance erraticallyin the blisteringwinds of changetheir lightsflickerto near extinctiontheir sparksbarely visiblestruggleto light the way. Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided,for your will is health and wholeness;you are God, and we need you. Let us take off our masks. Sorry, the work you have done for us is not needed any more. Next year. Today, I want to speak to you about the next phase of our plan to address mental health in this city. In Action An English-language translation of the Pope's prayer is below: O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. I love my country. We sympathized. Lives have been lost and upended. Rather than debate how smart animals are, we should care for them because of their capacity to feeland perhaps even have spiritual lives. Of course, the most important thing in creating any celebration is knowing the birthday recipients likes and dislikesand what matters most to them. Sahih Muslim, a book on the sayings of the Prophet records: "When the Messenger of Allah intended to combine two prayers on a journey, he delayed the noon prayer till came the early time of the afternoon prayer, and then combined the two. Happy birthday. Day and night, you are my refuge. A birthday is a day that should be full of joy, so laughter is heavily encouraged. We adjusted. Amen. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Sydney during this COVID-19 Pandemic, 24 April 2020. For others its from a deep sense of your true self. Birthday messages are always appreciated when theyre written with kindness. Note the emotions you feel when you think of these individuals without judging or overanalyzing. - 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. Some meaningful approaches including thanking them, reminiscing on great times youve shared in the past year, praising their accomplishments, or letting them what about them you love most. In Jesus' name, Amen. We are not meant to do life alone. Research shows that shared rituals make us feel a part of a larger social identity, suggesting that losing those rituals can be hard on us. The Other Side of the Virus, an Opportunity to Awaken Litany of Solidarity and Hope During a Pandemic, An Examen for Times of Anxiety and Depression, Prayer for People Critically Ill or Facing Great Uncertainty. Thank you for being a best friend, a role model, a shoulder to cry on, and a partner in crime. Grahams tenure and the beginning of new leadership under Dr. Hanycz here at Xavier. 1 A Prayer to Remember What Christmas Is All About "Lord, I thank You for coming to earth so You could redeem me. It's my faith that I lean on as the death tolls resulting from the coronavirus continue to rise. Birthdays come around every year, but friends like you only come once in a lifetime. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. Happy birthday. Whether this card is for a new friend, a distant one, or anyone in between, take a moment to show them what they mean to you. We asked for wisdom, and you gave us problems to solve. Put it together and frame it like the work of art it truly is. Nearly everyone has had a pandemic birthday. Please forgive us for giving too much time and attention to other things, for looking to other people before coming to you first. -Meister Eckhart. Let us turnto our Godandto the sacred lightof the Holy Spiritthat burnsineach of us. Advent passed through its four weeks. Help me to be generous and to keep contact with the forgotten. we're so lucky to still have you on this earth 28 Feb 2023 00:27:44 ANew Normal is emerging. This has been a peculiar year, and so taking some moments, one year from when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, may give you some insight on how to keep moving forward. Sometimes life gets tough, but I always rest assured that I can make it over any obstacle in my way with you in my life. Over the course of the last months, I have felt your presence in the care and compassion of those working around and with me to find the best path forward for our community. Funny. Help us to remember that the gift of Christ, Immanuel, is our greatest treasure, not just at Christmas, but for the whole year through. Another year to prove that older doesnt really mean wiser. Was I truly present?What control do I have over the circumstances of these individuals?Did I do all that I could in this point in time?What can I do for tomorrow? If you can, picture the faces of these people. We pray for those who are suffering with sicknessand all who are caring for them. For the generosity of spirit.For hope in times of despair.For light in the darkness. Be with people making decisions that affect the lives and futures of our families, communities, countries, and the wider world. A very small selection of people who suffer from Crohns or Ulcerative Colitis go on to develop a very rare liver disease which affects the bile ducts. Happy birthday. Since we feel most connected when we are in each others presence, its a good idea to have people actually gather in personeven if they need to remain physically distant. Like a rock settling on the bottom of a lake after its thrown in, let yourself settle. Birthdays (and other temporal markers) can also be times to reassess our lives. So to celebrate his big day, Dave Laden, a director repped out of Hungry Man, did the next best . As you think of the ways we are connected or disconnected to one another, pick a connection (or lack thereof) that seems important, significant, or is manifesting itself the strongest. Help me see it as a human response that keeps me conscious of the seriousness of this moment, but do not let it overwhelm my spirit. That God's hand would be with you, and keep you from harm so that you will be free from pain. Help us continue to bring the science of a meaningful life to you and to millions around the globe. Maybe it helpsto imaginethis timeas a dousingof gasolinetossed onto ouralready steadyburning flamesofpurpose and love. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. Who do you avoid or refuse to see? The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. I cannot sense if you are pleased with me or if you are waiting for me to do much better. Buoyed by your love, I choose each day to let peace reign in me. Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith. I have felt your presence in our continuous striving for better, striving to find solutions that serve the greatest number of people in the best way possible with the least risk of harm. This is a perfectly quaint way to celebrate your birthday. Helpless and confused,. The pope prayed for an end of the epidemic and delivered his homily against the dramatic backdrop of an empty St. Peter's Square, glistening in the rain. RT @keithsrocknroll: "i'm a risk-taker. -Found on Twitter: Jester D TGM - @JustMeTurtle, What if you thought of itas the Jews consider the Sabbaththe most sacred of times?Cease from travel.Cease from buying and selling.Give up, just for now,on trying to make the worlddifferent than it is.Sing. Magazine Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. Happy birthday to you today, my friend! I pause (breathe in and out) and ask that in the darkness, I see your light and in my fear, I feel your strength. Neighbors have turned into crazed killers. If it werent for you, I would never have become the person I am today. As you think of the ways we are connected or disconnected to one another, pick a connection (or lack thereof) that seems important, significant, or is manifesting itself the strongest. -Prayer originated fromhttps://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-03/pope-francis-prayer-our-lady-protection-coronavirus.html. Happy birthday. Birthday Prayer Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life. We come before you now in this time of illness asking that you may be the source of our strength in body, courage in spirit and patience in pain. Have friends and family drive by the birthday honoree's house, honking . Be with us, Lord, in . May they know your peace. Since this was the first time that everyone was out of their house and socializing, it made it special.. Birthdays remind us of who we are and what weve done thanks for being an amazing role model to myself and for many others. She also asked her oldest daughter to put it together in a fun slideshow with music to share with him on his actual birthday. 2020. Avon Lake, Ohio, United States. 11All that He does is apt for its time; but although He has given us an awareness of the passage of time, we can grasp neither the beginning nor the end of what God does. Say the Glory Be 6. The year injustices were even more pronounced. By noon, most of us have already faced challenges, and we may think we can handle these things alone; but the Lord says otherwisewe must look to and depend on Him. What connections to others are you becoming more aware of? Explore professionally designed templates to get your wheels spinning or create your birthday card from scratch. Our world calls for cooperation among national leaders, scientists, health care providers, and all who are instrumental in overcoming this crisis. Many people have turned to Twitter to vent and find the humor in the reality of spending birthdays in quarantine from awkward Zoom parties to new ways of blowing out candles. Sending you love on this birthday. 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.. Every day I learn something new from your kindness, your compassion, and your sheer brilliance. If you find yourself frustrated or stressed, acknowledge it. A fruit salad with mostly grapes no, all grapes. We are ending our mask mandates and social distancing (hopefully) and beginning to return to some semblance of normal without masks and face-to-face gatherings. Films, photographs, and edits video and photos for clients seeking professional work. Good-bye and good luck! The ordinary ways of working and providing and living have disappeared for many. Take a deep breath and moment of quiet. As religious leaders of diverse faiths, prayer helps reveal answers to questions that weigh on us. Age disparity. 2. After all, you yourself are a gift to earth, so you deserve the best. And of course, the ending of the Fr. Walk with usas we bring your love,and carry your light,into our world. Others are planned and come more gradually. . Thank you for allowing us to skate and keeping your business open during this pandemic!! and celebrate Thanksgiving as weve done in the past. Be with those who have died from the virus. Assist us and restore us to health so that united more closely to your family, the Church, we may give praise and honour to your name. August 9, 2021 MARTHA'S VINEYARD If you're reading this, you probably aren't important enough to be invited to the massive party I just threw myself to celebrate my historic existence and. Remain optimistic and hopeful for what is yet to come and the new relationships that new beginnings may bring. Greater Good wants to know: Do you think this article will influence your opinions or behavior? Even as we are being asked to distance ourselves from one another socially, ask yourself what connections you find yourself grateful for?Who makes you feel grounded and connected to God? We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas we who are put to the test and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. 7. Fill us with your joy and the peace of your Spirit. At least were in it together. Still, somehow, this time does not seem ordinary; it is anything but that. Happy birthday. Pause and reflect on where youre being invited to grow from that moment. I pause (breathe in and out) and resolve to love myself more tomorrow. Jesuitresource.org is developed by The Center for Mission and Identity at Xavier University with support from the Conway Institute for Jesuit Education. When the disease that moves us to mask our faces for safety fades away, will our eyes and our ears be stronger, better able to see and to hear the smiles and the frowns, the cries and the whispers of those who fill our lives? We have finished one academic year and are beginning to prepare for students to return in the fall. Some of these endings come suddenly or unexpectedly. You see past my mask, you hear through it, you know. In Education. Think of how much change you've gone through in a year; 2020 was full of ups and downs, and you made it through. The early Christians prayed in the church of the home. March 2, 2023. Happy birthday. Shine onmy friendsmay the bright flamesof our spiritsburning in unisoncreate a bonfirethatsparks hopeignites faithilluminates loveand lights the way. It was a surprise for him and he loved that, says Anne. Alone and isolated. 'position' : 'left', R: The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty has given me life. Give him the. When Ive wanted to run, Ive stayed. She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an Autism advocacy leader. This month, nurture your relationships each day. 21. addthis.layers({ We ache for ourselves and our neighbors, standing before an uncertain future. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. Hope all of your wishes come true, and then some. Yes there is isolation. Our celebrations. Cant wait to support you through it all. (National Day of Prayer Task Force) "Our nation needs prayer now more than ever, and so . Through my mask, you hear me if I whisper a brief prayer or mutter a muffled curse. "We find ourselves afraid and lost . 7. Dear Lord - Protector, Provider, Comforter, Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The National Day of Prayer will be virtual this year as the nation is faced with the coronavirus pandemic. 1There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven. May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all. What Happens When We Lose Our Social Rituals? Contain the spread of infection. Love you. Thank You for the hidden gifts of this pandemic: more time with my family, slow evenings at home, the beauty of creation and rediscovering joy in simple things. Help us, Lord, to move beyond our masks. Loving God, Your Son, Jesus Christ, traveled through towns and villages "curing every disease and illness." At His command the sick were made well. Familiarize yourself and/or your group with the prayers of the rosary. Many recent events in my work here on campus got me to thinking about endings and beginnings about change. Be grateful for what we have and for those around us with whom we share these changes. That was a crazy time. Fermented grapes. Cant imagine my life without you. New ways of learning and working were created. //