Mid-January Letters of Acceptance / Chloe's prayer

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In the spirit of Saint Teresa, teach us to serve others in the name of God. Help us make the right decisions in life and do good deeds for others.  Help those who are sick, so they may be healed. Soothe and assure those dealing with destruction in their lives, so that it may feel hope for the future. Comfort and mend the hearts of all dealing with depression or anger in their lives, so that they may become happy again. Spread all of your goodness onto others.  In the name of the loving grace of Saint Therese,  Amen.  

Chloe 

This week will find many in the class thinking about changes that are on the horizon-- for some there was no choice-- the path was set or it was clear.  For others, deciding on a secondary school may be a more difficult decision.  In the years ahead, all inevitably will face challenging choices in life, as well as fleeting moments that test us.  It is the compilation of small and seemingly 'inconsequential' actions that shape us every bit as much as the larger 'life altering' decisions. Situations arise that can distract us from our goals, vocations and works of charity/mercy.  St. Teresa left us with guiding words to help, especially during thorny times-- ...


"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."

     -- Mother Teresa of Calcutta