A Meditation on The Nativity, The Crucifixion, & The Divine Mercy
Based on the words and guidelines of St. Francis de Sales
Dearest Jesus,
I place myself in your holy presence,
And I beseech you to inspire me
By the power of the Holy Spirit,
For the glory of God the Father.
O God, why do I not look always at you,
Just as you always look at me?
Why do you think so often of me, O my Lord,
And why do I think so seldom of you?
Where are we, O my soul?
God is our true place, and where are we?
You are my place of strength
And my stronghold to give me safety,
My roof against the rain,
My shade against the heat.
O Lord, I am always with you;
I see the Lord always before me;
I have lifted up my eyes to you,
O my God, who dwell in Heaven;
My eyes are ever toward God.
Amen.