Holy Hour, Lenten Retreat @ Saint Stephen’s Chapel
Jesus, you know what draws my heart to yours. You know what draws me to your presence at this moment in this Chapel, and here in Toronto. I believe that you have answered a great part of my prayers in my discernment for my vocation in drawing me to what matters most- to choose and commit to loving freely and deeply, the way that you did, the way that you are now, and the way you always will.
I accept the challenge the length of Lent (and beyond) to live single-minded for you. Not solely prioritizing the needs and tasks of the ministry as a FTPW, but bringing you even closer and intimately into this busy world of mine. I’ll do this by not only praying- but fasting deliberately and practicing almsgiving all the more.
I will bring to your attention the intentions of the ones that I love- their broken families, their physical and all-around healing. I will strive to be an obedient instrument of charitable love, serving for the good of others and not of mine. I do promise to not be so stubborn and take care of myself more. But ultimately I pledge to deny myself, not counting the seemingly large costs of mission -Your Great Commission- in my life. Because I know beyond a doubt that you will always be the fullness that will satisfy all the days of my life.
I love You, my Lord and my God. (John 20:28)
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day.
From Your Beloved,
@cinderellish