Many recent events in my work here on campus got me to thinking about endings and beginnings – about change. “Change is the only constant in life.” - Heraclitus (ancient Greek philosopher) With love and respect for the past, we as a community face our new beginnings and journeys with anticipation, optimism, enthusiasm and care for each other - creating our own New Normal. A New Normal is emerging.Īs we embrace this changed world for our students, our employees and our communities, some of us here today are entering our own New Normal with new and different roles, responsibilities, adventures and dreams for our future. New ways of learning and working were created. Collaboration, innovation and cura personalis were our touchstones. Our University rose to the many challenges. A New Normal will hopefully be emerging soon. Reflections on Changes & Transitions: A New Normal We thank You that no matter how dark the night may get, there is the hope of the dawn to come. Help us to become more considerate of others, more mindful of how we can help one another, and how we can serve You and Your children well. Help us to come out of this Pandemic better, not bitter. May the reunions, interactions, and moments ahead be held in such intentionality and may we turn to You in sincere gratitude. May the tender moments of seeing someone again in person be all the more rich and treasured. May our hearts be unified in You more than ever. As we prepare to walk into the future we pray for the "new normal" to come. The World as we knew it is gone, and for what feels like such a long time we have experienced so much hardship during this Pandemic. Written and offered by Tim Reilly Prayer for a New Normal Help us use our gifts to be a part of your mission. We pray for immunity to evil especially to hate, prejudice, negativity and despair. Infect us with the passion and courage to share God’s love with everyone around us. Inject in us the humbleness to know we are loved by you beyond measure. Let us celebrate the joy of being children of God and the dignity of each Unique and Unrepeatable life made in his image and likeness. Pope's Prayer for Protection from CoronavirusĬlick to Submit a Prayer Covid Theology of the Body Remixĭear Risen Lord, Today we pray You unmask the gift that is manifest in every life.Prayer for People Critically Ill or Facing Great Uncertainty.An Examen for Times of Anxiety and Depression.Litany of Solidarity and Hope During a Pandemic. The Other Side of the Virus, an Opportunity to Awaken.A Prayer in Response to An Ignatian Examen on Working During the Pandemic.Prayer for the Safety of Returning to School in a Pandemic.Reflections on Changes & Transitions: A New Normal.
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