The house is sort of busy and I'm feeling the need
to do "The Short way of Embrace the Cross."
I often go to my own area that happens to be
my dining room. I turn on my built-in light from
my China cabinet and I also have a nightlight
that says, "Life Is Beautiful."
I see my loved one's photo that I want to reflect
upon and I simply make the sign of cross over
it and say silently {Water from the pierced
side of Christ wash me, Passion of Christ
strengthen me} I repeat those words three times
and end my prayer with {I join my cross with your
cross} I make five crosses on top of my hand and
kiss my thumb.} The five crosses reflect Christ
wounds {crowning of thorns, piercing of hands
and feet and piercing of his side.} I often go
to my crucifix that is hanging on my dining room
wall and kiss the feet of Jesus with my fingers.
I was instantly blessed by Our Lord, Jesus +++
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note: making the sign of cross can be on your
forehead, chest, on top of your hand, or traditional way.
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It is late and I am relaxing on my recliner.
I know prayers need to be said before
my child or teen goes to go to bed.
We begin praying
out loud, our usual
prayer {Angel of God my guardian dear
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side, to light and
guard to rule and guide. amen
Water from the pierce side of Christ wash me, Passion
of Christ strengthen me 3 times; Then we
say I join my
cross with your cross.}
We both
kiss our thumb and my child go upstairs
to bed.
It's something I hope he or she remembers
all of their days!
Their Mother's Echo +++
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May we find ourselves often in
saying "The Saint Michael Prayer" and
"Prayer to the Heavenly Court." as well.
God hears us no matter how or when we
pray. He is always waiting for our response
and we receive Graces and Blessings of his own. +++
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note: You can find "The Saint Michael Prayer"
and "Prayer to the Heavenly Court."
on this link: My Book of Prayers
note: It is on embraceholycross.com
There are links on the left side of the website
but you have to use your computer.
note: you will also find "Prayer Before Meal
Time".
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