Hajja Salesjana

Grant to me O God, that while I ascend the steep slope of my life I may without pause dry all the tears of those I meet, sweeten every bitterness and dryness, smooth out the roughness and pour a little balm on every wound. Grant that I may bring a smile to the face of all those who are sad or anxious, bring peace to those who are troubled, reunite those separated and bring peace where there is anger or violence. Grant that I may offer at least a mouthful of bread to the hungry who ask for it, a glass of water to those who are thirsty, a piece of cloth to the one who has no clothes and a roof at least in my heart for all pilgrims. Grant that I may know how to bring a ray of light to those walking in darkness; to direct towards what is good those who are going towards evil; stretch out a hand to those in danger of falling and gently lift up someone who has fallen. Grant that I may know how to draw out the thorns from all oppressed hearts, restore peace to those who have lost it; cover with the mantle of charity all poor sinners; and spread everywhere comfort, relief, well being and peace. Yes, O my God, grant me the grace to be able to console all those sufferers I meet on the way to Calvary and to be an instrument of your merciful kindness. Fill my heart with meekness, with humility, kindness and sweetness; with understanding and mercy; carve in my soul your blessed, holy, beloved image, so that whoever sees me sees only You... May there be not even one soul who passes me by without my taking them immediately to Your love, and from that moment being only concerned to flee from sin and to please You. I have a hunger and thirst for justice: to make You known, loved and served. Therefore, as with Isaiah, touch my lips, not however, with a burning coal but with a drop of Your most precious Blood so that they may open and proclaim Your name and tell to the winds Your marvels, Your greatness and above all the tenderness of Your divine and adorable Heart! O Mary, Mother mine, with Jesus, in Jesus and for Jesus, for his glory I give and abandon myself blindly and completely into your motherly arms, so as to pass, at the hour of death, directly from your arms to those of the infinite mercy of the Lord. Amen. 'Grant Unto Me O Lord' by Blessed Maria Romero Meneses FMA Top Photo by NEOM - Unsplash.com 34 Jannar-Marzu 2024 hajja