HAPPY THANKSGIVING

(fall colors over the friary and guest wing)

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from your Franciscan brothers at Our Lady of the Angels Prayer Fraternity in Ava, Mo.  

 

Give thanks to the Lord for all the gifts that you have received!

GIVE THANKS!   GIVE THANKS!  GIVE THANKS!

PRAYER IN TIME OF DIFFICULTY

(crucifix at Assumption Abbey)

 

 

PRAYER FOR DIFFICULT MOMENTS IN LIFE

 

ALL WISE AND LOVING FATHER

 

Let us never forget that in all things

     You send there is blessing.

Make us ever mindful that every problem

     leading us to pray also leads us

          deeper into your presence.

And every trial that takes us to our knees

     also brings us closer to your throne.

Let us always see that every adversity

     is your opportunity,

Every burden a chance to share your cross,

     and that many times our tears

          most clearly reflect the vision of your grace.

 

                                      -- by B.J. Hoff

PRAYER FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY

(cemetery at Assumption Abbey)

 

Amen.   Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, power, and might be to our God forever and ever.   Amen.  

 

This prayer from Revelations 7:12 of the saints and angels before the throne of God beckons us also;  it is a beautiful seven-fold acclamation, beginning and concluding with an 'amen'.  This prayer unites us with them and each other as we prepare to worship God and serve brothers and sisters here on earth.  Making this prayer our own here prepares us to join in that prayer ourselves one day before the throne of God in heaven.  What a wonderful thought!