Lord, help me to see you in other people

Scripture Luke 4:18-19 NRSVue

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Reflection

Jesus works today in the eyes and hands of the many people who come into our lives, to see our needs and teach us, heal us, protect us, need us, feed us, pick us up, sing to us, make us laugh and love us.

Today’s Prayer

Lord, help me today to be in some way your eyes to see how you see, your hands to do what you do, your heart to feel the compassion you feel, and to love others as you love me.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

Novena Prayer

Lord, work on my heart until it becomes like your Sacred Heart. Give me hope. Then, I can love you and all my sisters and brothers with the respect, compassion, and forgiveness that you have for everyone. I ask this in your name. I ask you to grant my special request during this novena (here, mention your intention). If what I ask is not for my own good and the good of others, grant me what will most help to build up your kingdom of justice, love and peace. I make this prayer with confidence in your love.  Amen