Stay with me, Jesus, for
it is getting late and the day is coming to a close and life passes. It is
necessary to renew my strength, so that I will not stop along the way, and for
that, I need you. It is getting late and death approaches. I fear the darkness,
the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows. O how I need you, Jesus.
Stay with me tonight. In life with all its dangers, I need you.
John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
Hold me close to you Jesus. This is often my prayer. Where would I be without Jesus?
ReplyDeleteA very heartfelt prayer!
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