QUIETUDE

 pray without ceasing 1 Thess. 5:17

O Lord, I love these peaceful hours

that come to us each morn.

When all the world is hushed and still,

my faith anew is born.

For it is in the quiet times

my thoughts will turn to You

in thankfulness and praise for all

The special things You do.

Throughout the day I tend to get

wrapped in a cloak of care

caught up in worries, filled with doubts-

forgetting You are there.

Oh, would that I would set aside

a “prayer break” everyday

to lift my spirits, for I know

You’re just a prayer away.

I vow to set aside each night

a special time with You,

but when the pillow meets my head,

I bid the world adieu.

So, once again, I call on You,

The first thing every morn,

to offer thanks for yesterday

and as this new day’s born.

Remind me, Lord, to take a break

And spend some time in prayer,

For you’re the best friend I shall know,

And always, ever there.  Sandra T. Lytle

Today's Liturgical Readings