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My Litany of Gratitude

My Litany of Gratitude For every breath I take, May I be aware of each. For the ability to walk, May I appreciate this gift with each step I take. For my sight and hearing, May I listen the Gospel and view my place in it. For the Word of God, May it show in my actions. For Jesus’ dying and resurrection, May I show my thankfulness in all that I do. For my sins which have been forgiven, May I venture forth with determination to do better. For the love of family and friends, May I return that love with awareness. The ladies' Bible Study in my parish are studying the spiritual book Abide by Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB. The author wrote the book as an invitation  to invite the reader to make the Word of God one's home through the practice of lectio divina. The detailed explanation about this practice was  taken from the Wikipedia site. I pray that our blessed Mother will assist me in making this beautiful tradition a life-time custom for my daily prayer life. In  Christianity ,...