TO BE IN THE WORLD

Lord Jesus, let me enjoy my daily bread,
but know that only the manna of Heaven
can finally satisfy my hunger.

Let me savor the sunrise, remembering however,
that it is but an infinitesimal faint ghost reflection
of the resurrection of the Sun of God.

Let me dance before the tabernacle of the Lord
but know that God resides joyfully
in the castle of my soul.

Above the crashing discord of the world
let me hear the soothing music of heaven.
Beyond the deafening blandishments of the marketplace
let me seek the serene celestial City of God.

Past the last array of stars in the last galaxy
let me come finally to the grand majesty of Your safe haven
and enter through the portal of paradise
into union in Your eternal heavenly presence.

In excess let me sense danger.
In simplicity let me meet my true self.
Through suffering let me earn joy.
In life let me not forget death.
In all things let me trust in You.

Passing through the radiant transition from mortality
let me find at last eternal peace in the covenant
and security and final safe haven of Your Sacred Heart.

All this I pray in humility to You, my God, my All.

Amen

© 1964, 2002 Donn B. Murphy

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