Grant, O Lord my God, that I may never fall away in success or in failure; that I may not be prideful in prosperity nor dejected in adversity. Let me rejoice only in what unites us and sorrow only in what separates us. May I strive to please no one or fear to displease anyone except Yourself. May I seek always the things that are eternal and never those that are only temporal. May I shun any joy that is without You. O Lord, may I delight in any work I do for You and tire of any rest that is apart from You. My God, let me direct my heart towards You, and in my failings, always repent with purpose of amendment.
—St. Thomas Aquinas
this is beautiful! and exactly what I needed to hear this morning. thank you. :)
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I read this a long time ago and then forgot about it. I'm so thankful to be reminded of it again. What a beautiful and wise prayer.
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