In the SPIRIT of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, we share Jesus’ mission of bringing more abundant LIFE to God’s people, especially the poor, by responding to the needs of the times.
MISSION and PURPOSE of Young Adult Spirit and Life
As a ministry of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, we accompany the faith journeys and support the spiritual development of young adults. We do this by creating opportunities for deeper reflection and critical conversations, faith sharing, Gospel reflection, prayer experiences, simple suppers, retreats, and one-on-one spiritual companioning/direction. We also provide resources for education and reflection/action on social justice topics.
I come to this day with choices, with confusion and indecision.
I pray that the fog lifts so I can see more clearly.
Spirit of God, guide me in the next steps that will help me be my best self and also make a difference in the world around me.
Grant me the wisdom to know how to best love you tenderly, act justly and walk humbly with you, my God.
Amen.
Advent is a time of waiting. For whom or for what are you waiting?
We pray – COME! Yes, Come Creator of the world! Come Jesus, Spirit of God! Come into our world this Advent season – 2024!
We pray – COME! Come to us during this time of challenge! Be our GUIDE as we search for your presence.
We pray – COME! Give us INSIGHT and WISDOM as we try to sort out the many choices and voices!
We pray – COME! Give us a SPIRIT OF CALM in the midst of turmoil and confusion and the hectic pace of today!
We pray – COME! Give us COURAGE to stand firm for the Gospel values we hold dear, especially when they are challenged by society!
We pray – COME! May we act with INTEGRITY and HONESTY as we search for the truth!
We pray – COME! Help us to LISTEN WITH OUR HEARTS to the needs of those around us. Be our VISION to truly see and respond with our hearts!
We pray – COME! OPEN OUR EYES to see your presence in our lives and those around us!
We pray – COME! God of COMPASSION fill us with a gentle spirit in a world of violence and hatred!
We pray – COME! RENEW OUR FAITH:
Help us to believe without seeing
Help us to hope beyond doubt
Help us to love without limit
COME JESUS, COME!
-Mary Ann Spangler, HM
Change
Change
From here to there From this to that From known to unknown From easy to difficult From difficult to easy From unknown to known From that to this From there to here From doubt to trust!
Rather than resistance, may I grow in acceptance. May I loosen my grip on the past, and live more fully the gifts and blessing of today! May I trust in the love of my Creator, that I have all that I need to live and share the Creator’s love.
