PRAYER FOR EACH DAY OF THE NOVENA
Lord Jesus, you are the reason for our hope and your resurrection is proof that those who trust in you will never be disappointed. Teach us to live with a serene and trusting heart, so that by abandoning ourselves fearlessly to your divine Will we may be a sign of hope and faithful witnesses of your presence. Lord, only you have the words of eternal life, only in you can our restless heart rest. May the intercession of Blessed Antonio Rosmini and his example of baptismal life help us to follow you: the light of truth, the fire of charity. Amen.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Lord Jesus,
Eternal Shepherd of your flock, you are among us so that we may have life in abundance: animate our hope, sustain our waiting, nourish our joy!
Jesus, you are for us and with us a pilgrim of hope:
we hope in you and in your promises, we wish to bear witness to you in the world.
Holy Spirit, give again to the Rosminian family sisters and brothers who may live the charism of charity as humble workers in the Church.
From the charism of one – Blessed Antonio Rosmini – the charism of all:
adscribed members and consecrated, religious men and women, priests and Christian families.
Father, grant us to walk in unity and to promote fraternity in our daily life,
because in the one Christ we are one.
Holy Mary of Hope accompany us, pilgrims in hope with you.
Amen.
HOPE, IN SUFFERING
This is why this hope does not yield in difficulties: it is founded on faith and is nourished by charity, and thus allows us to go forward in life. (Spes non confundit, 3)
Prayer intention:
So that we may all have hope in the hour of trial, in the time of suffering, in facing the problems of life: following the example of the Saints, may Christ be our only hope.
Word of God:
Let us exult, too, in our hardships, understanding that hardship develops perseverance, and perseverance develops a tested character, something that gives us hope. (Rm5:3-4)
Be joyful in hope, persevere in hardship; keep praying regularly; share with any of God’s holy people who are in need; look for opportunities to be hospitable. Bless your persecutors; never curse them, bless them. Rejoice with others when they rejoice, and be sad with those in sorrow. Give the same consideration to all others alike. (Rm12:12-16)
Word of Blessed Antonio Rosmini:
When I consider the wisdom and goodness of God, I regain perfect calm. How great a comfort is our faith in him who sees everything and disposes everything, so that even among human tribulations he causes green shoots of hope to flower! This is the only way to remain not only tranquil but even joyful amidst our very afflictions. (letters, 9/12/1847)
