As a convent schooled student, we had an annual celebratory mass to begin the new academic year in the Church next door. I was barely 10 years old and in 5th grade so was seated at the far end of the church struggling to see the priest (thanks to my myopia) but the homily stuck with me always…
Father referred to one of my favourite hymns “one day at a time” and spoke about how the girl who penned it down was a singer who was diagnosed with end stage laryngeal (vocal cord ) cancer and would sing it every day she lived …. the entire idea of seeing imminent death and singing to it with an attitude of living “one day at a time” stuck with me…
In the situation of the pandemic today, when I wake up every morning, I thank God for another day in my life and work to help women in need with all the protective equipment I can get.. somedays I get selfish and detest my decision to join this profession … but then the song plays in my head ..
There is a constant fear in us regarding the future , uncertainity about our jobs, lives and worse our health. It is hard to stay faithful but like the responsorial psalm reads ,
For you are not pleased with sacrifices;
should I offer a burnt offering, you would not accept it.
My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit;
a heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn
I ask the Lord and the Blessed virgin mother as I started my 54 day Novena to Her for helping me fight every temptation and addiction and have faith in these trying times.Making my heart contrite and laying it down at His feet for further management of my wordly troubles and bless every one who reads this website and their families with the courage to move forward!!
PRAYER: Help me oh Lord and my dearest Mother Mary, Help me realise that I am a sinner and sorrowful about my past. Help me learn to follow you everyday and work on giving you a contrite heart and spirit one day at a time. Show me the way one day at a time!
Amen
