We embrace this metaphorbecause we believeour purposeis inextricably linkedto helping othersclarify and attain theirs. Thats why I wanted Dons friends to express their appreciations for his birthday. - Prayer originated fromhttps://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1822. It is all extraordinary with you. Understated. The Coronavirus pandemic has rapidly transformed life as we know it for millions of people all over the world. Spark a smile with a custom birthday card greeting to anyone celebrating a birthday during quarantine, and bring all the joy in the world to them on their special day! Enjoy our hand-picked quotes below to share with your friends on their special day. Help us. Be with me at this moment,and guide my thoughts to those placeswhere I could have been more loving in my dayand consider how I will improve. Wake to the choices you make as to how to live now. I hope that today you look at me and feel my love. It just made me feel so joyful.. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. Like a fine wine, we get better with age. We pray that we try to understand each other in our struggles to make sense of the forces that are beyond any one of us, that we see beyond threats imagined or real, that we hear beyond shouted anger or mocking taunts or cursing threats and note the cries for help that rest mostly silent in ordinary times. Let us take off our masks. Thank you for being a best friend, a role model, a shoulder to cry on, and a partner in crime. Congrats on your success. Here's to another year of invaluable life lessons. Without you we would surely fail, but with you, there is great hope. For someone who deserves the world hope your day is full of joy, laughter, friendship, and your favorite type of cake. Who make our lives worth living? When I say, have a happy birthday, you better freaking do it. As we transition through these times, we keep our faith as Bhagwad Gita, the Hindu Holy Scripture written more than 2000 years ago, says: 'Dharmo Rakshito Rakshita'those who keep their faith strong during trying times are blessed with their faith carrying them through these times. What connections impact you the most? Even as we are being asked to distance ourselves from one another socially, ask yourself what connections you find yourself grateful for?Who makes you feel grounded and connected to God? At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith. Through my mask, you hear me if I whisper a brief prayer or mutter a muffled curse. Jill Suttie, Psy.D., is Greater Goods former book review editor and now serves as a staff writer and contributing editor for the magazine. In your mercy, Lord, Grant us the strength to rebuild. And recently in this ordinary time we have seen our fellow citizens rise up in anger and violence, destroying, injuring, even killing others to push their narrow agendas. We know that we can do anything through You, so please help us ensure health and semi-normalcy in the coming months. Yet the Prophet allowed combining the prayers during travel or emergencies. We mourned. via: "TweetIgnatian", May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth. Ask for light and insight as you prepare to review your day. One of the few aspects of this terrible pandemic to be grateful for is that it has taken a vastly lesser toll on children and young adults than its major precursor of last century, the flu pandemic. } Thank you that they have journeyed through so many ages and stages of life cultivating the gifts of wisdom, patience, persistence and dependence on You. Amber's friends joined in a birthday car parade. The best is yet to be. - Robert Browning, You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness. - Brad Garrett, When someone asks if you'd like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie? - Lisa Loeb, With mirth and laughter, let old wrinkles come. - William Shakespeare, Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. R: The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty has given me life. Collaboration, innovation and cura personalis were our touchstones. Even so, it makes sense to hold on to festivities like these during COVID. Perhaps, Lord, no time is really ordinary. Note the emotions you feel when you think of these individuals without judging or overanalyzing. Open the windows of your soul And though you may not be able to touch across the empty square, -Written by Fr. This has been a peculiar year, and so taking some moments, one year from when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, may give you some insight on how to keep moving forward. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. - Franz Kafka, Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust, Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. Unknown, Birthdays are nature's way of telling you to eat more cake. - Jo Brand, Old age is like everything else. Though I have only traveled on a BHB a couple of times, I am really glad I discovered all of you early in our national nightmare aka the Pandemic. Theyre scared, were scared. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. 20. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Though 20-year-old Aidan G. of Kensington, California, was home from college because of COVID, his girlfriend put together a video of college friends wishing him a happy birthday and sharing appreciations, which really touched him. Ordinary time? Our New Normal isnt what it was. Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Smoke As mentioned, the most popular way to smoke cleanseusing white sageis a big no-no. Immune system disparity. Today a young woman I know is busy spreading fliers with her number through the neighborhood so that the elders may have someone to call on. We have supported our teachers when they rallied for. Enjoy your cake, your party and your presents today but remember that your friendship is the greatest gift of all. And stepped in where needed. But there does not have to be hate. Published: Apr 03, 2020 Praying the promises of God reminds us of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Recognize there are things about endings and beginnings that we do not control. Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence. To improvise. To Love. 2. 21. My Heavenly father, as I enter this workplace I bring your presence with me. Help us continue to bring the science of a meaningful life to you and to millions around the globe. The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. - Oprah Winfrey, Today you are you. Thank you for all the love Ive been blessed withand help me in the moments ahead. Every time Im starting to feel bad about not being able to see friends and do the things I want, I just watch this and it lifts my spirit, says Amber. As humans, we need to betogether, says An-lin. One cousin even created a special online presentation for the call that included live and recorded music, as well as dance performances and poetry. Lives perishwhile the flamesof leadersaround usdance erraticallyin the blisteringwinds of changetheir lightsflickerto near extinctiontheir sparksbarely visiblestruggleto light the way. Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. We worried about the youth. Thank you that you came to give new life, peace, hope, and joy. Its a tough job, from getting up pre-dawn to the physical toll it takes on my body, to the monotonous nature of the job, at times its hard to keep on going. Happy birthday. A Prayer for Pandemic Times The Misheberach is usually said for people with a temporary, acute illness. Before I begin, I would like to offer a brief prayer of thanksgiving that I have relied upon heavily, especially throughout the past year as we have suffered as a community, and as a nation, and as a world, in so many ways: We asked for strength, and you gave us difficulties to make us strong. Let us ask for Gods grace and help as we pursue these endings and these beginnings together with patience, perseverance, and trust in what He has planned for us. Thank You for the hidden gifts of this pandemic: more time with my family, slow evenings at home, the beauty of creation and rediscovering joy in simple things. Some tossed her thoughtful gifts, like potting soil and toilet paper, which were hard to come by in the early days of the lockdown. As the name implies, quinceaera parties . Heal those who are sick with the virus. Sahih Muslim, a book on the sayings of the Prophet records: "When the Messenger of Allah intended to combine two prayers on a journey, he delayed the noon prayer till came the early time of the afternoon prayer, and then combined the two. Thank you that your power is made perfect in our weakness. Theyre a great excuse to eat cake. To make a success of it, youve got to start young. - Fred Astaire, Cakes are special. Cant wait to see what the next year has in store for both you and our friendship. By noon, most of us have already faced challenges, and we may think we can handle these things alone; but the Lord says otherwisewe must look to and depend on Him. Who do you avoid or refuse to see? Surprises can make people feel a burst of energy and give them a sense of vitality that might be particularly helpful during this time. Be good to each other and well get through this. I am not a regular reader of the Bible, but one of my favorite set of verses can be found in Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, verses 1 and 11. Have a great Saturday. Happy birthday. To compromise. For firefighters, police, and emergency medical workers.For doctors, nurses, and all health care professionals.For those who serve in the armed forces. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. Hope its the best from start to finish. Gracious and Loving God,You are our comforter and our hope.Hear our prayers as we come before you.Strengthen us in this time of need.Inspire us to acts of solidarity and generosityand give us hope of a brighter future. May our breaths continue. I have felt true joy in the quiet moments of fellowship and connection that only could have happened because of this common event. Yes there is sickness. - ByEd Schmidt, S.J.,written January 12, 2021, Click here for a video of the prayer being prayed, //

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