Amy Secrist

Tag: prayer

  • A Two-Year-Old Prayer

    I change his diaperon the bedroom floor.White carpet, toys all around.He grabs the book beside himand asks me to read.I can’t since one hand is holding himand the other is busy, and then he says,“…father, son, holy spirit,bless Jesus, and Mary,and not be sick, and not worry,and not hit…amen…”I continue the messy workwhile he inquires…

  • A Prayer for Holiness

    Lord Jesus, I fear I am like your neighbors– it’s still easier to see holiness in the lives of special people like saints and popes than in the day-to-day lives most of us lead. Today, Jesus, help me to open my eyes to the everyday holiness all around me. And help me to pray: For…

  • Prayer on the Feast of St. Nicholas

    Lord of miracles, Open my eyes that I might see the beauty and goodness of your world, and open my eyes to the ways we have marred its beauty. Open my eyes to the beauty and goodness of all your people, and open my eyes to all the ways we exploit, wound, and kill each…