Friday Penance
What things can I offer up as penance today?
1). Humiliation – offer up moments of embarrasment or humiliation [I was reprimanded for making a U-turn within vicinity of school grounds] Aspiration for increase in humility: "Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like unto Yours."
1). Humiliation – offer up moments of embarrasment or humiliation [I was reprimanded for making a U-turn within vicinity of school grounds] Aspiration for increase in humility: "Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like unto Yours."
2). Food – abstain from a particular food that I crave for today [I had scones this morning] Aspiration for good intention: "All for You, most Sacred Heart of Jesus."
3). Comfort – offer up anything that makes me warm and cozy [I turned up the heater full blast this morning] Aspiration for patience: "My Jesus, mercy."
4). Health – offer pains and aches in the body [my migraine was this big] Aspiration for resignation: "Heart of Jesus, obedient unto death, have mercy on us."
5). Speech – offer up unnecessary words or conversations [I pointed out somebody else's weakness] Aspiration for prudence: "Seat of Wisdom, pray for us."
(Aspirations taken from Fr. John Hardon's Catholic Prayer Book)
2 Comments:
That's a wonderful post! I really want to try to remember that Fridays are still days of penance in the church.
Thanks 4HC! It's a gift that we have a designated day to make acts of reparation. Even the smallest act of penance goes a long way if done with much love for the Lord.
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