PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS
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| Cross of San Damaino |
| This prayer reminds us that now, risen from the dead, Christ accompanies every human being in his or her suffering, even when his presence is not recognized. This form of prayer came from some young people in Eastern Europe who celebrate it every Friday evening. The Resurrection of Christ is the promise of our own resurrection which already begins invisibly here on earth. Silence When we try to express communion with God in words, we rapidly reach the end of our capacities. But in the depths of our being Christ is praying, far more than we imagine. Compared to the immensity of that hidden prayer of Christ in us, our explicit prayer dwindles to almost nothing. That is why silence is so essential in discovering the heart of prayer. Although God never stops trying to communicate with us, God never wants to impose anything on us. Often God's voice comes in a whisper, in a breath of silence. Remaining in silence in God's presence, open to the Spirit, is already prayer. It is not a matter of trying to obtain inner silence at all costs by following some method that creates a kind of emptiness within. The important thing is a childlike attitude of trust by which we allow Christ to pray within us silently, and then one day, we will discover that the depths of our being are inhabited by a presence. |
| and bless God's holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. The Lord is My Song The Lord is my song, the Lord is my praise. All my hope comes from God. The Lord is my song, the Lord is my praise. God, the well-spring of life. O Lord, Hear My Prayer O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. When I call answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. Come and listen to me. Stay Wth Me Stay with me, remain here with me; watch and pray, watch and pray. Adoramus Te Domine (We adore you, O Lord) Adoramus te, Domine Jesus, Remember Me Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Wait for the Lord Wait for the Lord, his day is near. Wait for the Lord: be strong, take heart. My Soul is at Rest My soul is at rest in God alone, My Salvation comes from God. Resurrection Chants Jubilate Deo (Rejoice in God all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness.) Jubilate Deo omnis terra. Servite Domino in laetitia. Alleluia, alleluia in laetitia. (2x) |