Amber M. of Novato, California, didnt expect to do much for her 31st birthday, which fell just two weeks into lockdown. Like a fine wine, we get better with age. We come in prayer today. 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. 3. Birthday cards for friends are an excellent opportunity to remind your best friends how much they mean to you. 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. 3. We grieve precious lives lost and vulnerable lives threatened. Thank you for your daily powerful Presence in our lives, that we can be assured your heart is towards us, your eyes are over us, and your ears are open to our prayers. For public officials.For business leaders.For educators.For innovators and inventors who provide new solutions. Best friend, weve been through it all. A Birthday Prayer for My Son Heavenly Father, Please bless MY SON for his birthday. Become a subscribing member today. Creator, thank you for my many blessings, especially ______________. Make time to reflect and be thankful for what is ending. Happy birthday to someone who is smart, talented, pretty, creative, and fabulous. To what really matters. This mask takes away power the power of clear communication but also the possibility to infect. We just held our commencement exercises, which signifies the end of our students time here on campus and the beginning of their lives as Xavier alumni. 1. 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? 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. Distance may keep us apart, but it could never get in the way of me wishing you the happiest of birthdays. Old friends and colleagues are now out of control. - Prayer originated fromhttps://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1822. We made promises to love and protect our families, "til death do . . 'share' : { Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. If being calm is hard, acknowledge it. 5. Three years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic began here in our city, killing thousands of New Yorkers, and eventually . RT @keithsrocknroll: "i'm a risk-taker. Scared but resilient. Age disparity. When all seems lost. Grahams tenure and the beginning of new leadership under Dr. Hanycz here at Xavier. Amber's friends joined in a birthday car parade. Every time Im starting to feel bad about not being able to see friends and do the things I want, I just watch this and it lifts my spirit, says Amber. Celebrating a birthday while under stay-at-home and social distancing orders can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be boring! 7. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the best friend in the world was born. Where you are, the extraordinary tries to lift us up, to let us see beyond the everyday and catch hints of what can be, of who we could be if we gave room to our best selves, of what we could do if we banded together in common purpose and resolve. Shine onmy friendsmay the bright flamesof our spiritsburning in unisoncreate a bonfirethatsparks hopeignites faithilluminates loveand lights the way. 5/17/2021. Prayers in a time of pandemic - Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound. The year injustices were even more pronounced. Thank you that they have journeyed through so many ages and stages of life cultivating the gifts of wisdom, patience, persistence and dependence on You. Spark a smile with a custom birthday card greeting to anyone celebrating a birthday during quarantine, and bring all the joy in the world to them on their special day! Help me to be generous and to keep contact with the forgotten. who is our stability and strength in troubled times. God of the present moment,God who in Jesus stills the stormand soothes the frantic heart;bring hope and courage to allwho wait or work in uncertainty. Others are planned and come more gradually. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. passthrough : { When this is over,may we never againtake for grantedA handshake with a strangerFull shelves at the storeConversations with neighborsA crowded theatreFriday night outThe taste of communionA routine checkupThe school rush each morningCoffee with a friendThe stadium roaringEach deep breathA boring TuesdayLife itself. May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home. (You could hardly deny it now. But there does not have to be meanness. Nearly everyone has had a pandemic birthday. (Taken and modified from the prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:10) My prayer for you today on your Birthday. What connections to others are you becoming more aware of? Just keep driving by. For her birthday on March 31, Sarah Solomon made the best of the circumstances as she was sheltering in place. This ordinary time is marked by masked faces, social distancing, and germ circles. Headlines shout out frightful numbers of individuals who have contracted Covid-19, thousands every day. Promise this world your lovefor better or for worse,in sickness and in health,so long as we all shall live. Wish your loved ones an unprecedented, healthy, and happy quarantine birthday with this incredible card from stationer Cheree Berry. And finally, take time to remember that God is with us through all the events of our lives, and that these endings and beginnings are no different. Is There Science Behind the Five Love Languages? Happy birthday. Help me to offer them your tenderness. 2. We embrace this metaphorbecause we believeour purposeis inextricably linkedto helping othersclarify and attain theirs. I am grateful for extra time with family, and for all the new ways I have found to connect with friends. Whatever it is you wish for on this special day, know that you deserve it. Its a tough job, from getting up pre-dawn to the physical toll it takes on my body, to the monotonous nature of the job, at times its hard to keep on going. Sorry, the work you have done for us is not needed any more. Help us continue to bring the science of a meaningful life to you and to millions around the globe. But her sister, daughter, and niece created a birthday car parade, with friends driving through her neighborhood in cars festooned with signs and balloons, blaring their radios or hanging out of their sunroofs to serenade her while she watched from her front yard. Wishing you a day filled with happiness, hugs, and delicious cake. Thank you that you came to give new life, peace, hope, and joy. As I look ahead to the coming academic year, I pray that we make sound decisions for our students, our faculty, our staff, that protect them and serve them well, and also serve the institution well. Amen. We ask for wisdom for those who bear the loadof making decisions with widespread consequences. 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. For those who are sick.For those with chronic illnesses and underlying health concerns.For all those who are suffering. (National Day of Prayer Task Force) "Our nation needs prayer now more than ever, and so . A New Normal will hopefully be emerging soon. Our church calendar tells us that we are back again in Ordinary Time. 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? 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. Sustain bodies and spirits. Published: Apr 03, 2020 Praying the promises of God reminds us of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. So, what can we do to fete people at this time and hold on to those benefits? // ]]>, Know a prayer that could be added to this page? Be with the leaders of all nations. Powerful Birthday Prayers and Blessings for Myself to Bless My New Age March 1, 2023 by Ezeh Binny (Buns) Birthdays are special occasions that remind us of the precious gift of life and the opportunity to reflect on our past, present, and future. Since this was the first time that everyone was out of their house and socializing, it made it special.. Give him the. With love and respect for the past, we as a community face our new beginnings and journeys with anticipation, optimism, enthusiasm and care for each other creating our own New Normal. Through all these years, God, I feel your love and care. - 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. If being calm is hard, acknowledge it. May 2020 - Dec 20222 years 8 months. Happy birthday. Will we see, Lord, that what we think of as your mask is really also our own, our inability to find you in the rush of our lives, our failure to see you in all the wonders you show us, our incapacity to hear your gentle voice in the tumult that surrounds us. Let us turnto our Godandto the sacred lightof the Holy Spiritthat burnsineach of us. Thank you for being you. R: The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty has given me life. Thank you that you surround us with favor as with a shield, and we are safe in your care. Of course, birthdays often give us the chance to participate in shared rituals: emotional group gatherings that can help us transcend the current moment and increase our connection to others. 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. Im a garbageman, I cant work from home and my job is an essential city service that must get done. More than 80 family members and friends from all around the country joined the call, offering congratulations and appreciations for her aunt. And during this time when we may not be able to physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors. We celebrated the birth of Jesus with angels singing and shepherds visiting and magi following a star from the East and bearing gifts. When Ive wanted to run, Ive stayed. Jill Suttie, Psy.D., is Greater Goods former book review editor and now serves as a staff writer and contributing editor for the magazine. Father, we seek Your wisdom daily. 2023 The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. Whether the occasion is bittersweet and quiet or a party that rocks out in sheer exuberance, our designs convey the birthday message that hits exactly the right note. We asked for love, and you gave us troubled people to help. Contain the spread of infection. Amen. - By Susan Haarman, Loyola University Chicago, It seems that I return to you most easily when I need comfort, O God. Birthdays apparently help us to put our old self behind us in favor of a future, evolving self, which aids us in moving forward on our life path. Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. On this wonderful day, I wish you the best that the world has to offer. Collaboration, innovation and cura personalis were our touchstones. Think of how much change you've gone through in a year; 2020 was full of ups and downs, and you made it through. )Know that our livesare in one anothers hands. 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. If you can, picture the faces of these people. So, for her sons 14th birthday, Anne S. of Berkeley, California, invited his friends, family, and some teachers to send in a video clip of themselves wishing him a happy birthday. It does not always feel good to reflect on challenging times, suffering, or loss, but our Ignatian tradition constantly reminds us that reflection is a practice that can impact our present. It isnt what it will be. And the number of deaths chills survivors in worry and guilt what should I have done, what should I do now? We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. But not to you, Lord. From the GGSC to your bookshelf: 30 science-backed tools for well-being. Thats why I wanted Dons friends to express their appreciations for his birthday. We need to seek Him through His Word, will, and ways. I have come back to you, and I will return, knowing that your open arms will never fail. and celebrate Thanksgiving as weve done in the past. Read more Practices for Observing Lent May our hearts be unified in You more than ever. We give our hearts to You, now and forever. One of those. Send a virtual birthday hug, "quill you meet again" with this cute Hello!Lucky card "Hedgehug" 2. Happy birthday. I celebrate Your birth, Your life, Your death, and Your resurrection. The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. - Oprah Winfrey, Today you are you. We empathized. Here's to another year of invaluable life lessons. God gifted us with limitless creativity and imagination. I am praying that your special day brings you lots of love, peace, and . -Meister Eckhart. Pray for leaders responsible for making decisions about the pandemic. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. - Franz Kafka, Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust, Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. Unknown, Birthdays are nature's way of telling you to eat more cake. - Jo Brand, Old age is like everything else. For others its from a deep sense of your true self. Greater Good Simply acknowledge them, pay attention, and listen to where God may be speaking. O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not our hold on things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. A fruit salad with mostly grapes no, all grapes. My friends dont see or hear or know; nor do my family; nor my colleagues. For me, receptivity is the essence.