If you can, picture the faces of these people. Theyre a great excuse to eat cake. In all things, may we open our hearts and give You thanks. [CDATA[ Whether this card is for a new friend, a distant one, or anyone in between, take a moment to show them what they mean to you. The Emotional Life of AnimalsAnd What It Means for Us, Three Tips to Be More Intellectually Humble, Why We Need Friends with Shared Interests (The Science of Happiness podcast). So, I posted love poems around the house the night before, baked his mothers famous chocolate cake, and organized a surprise Zoom birthday ritual with a few close friends holding candles and sending heartfelt wishes to him. I have felt challenged by all the meals Ive cooked and dishes Ive washed. There are a lot of good people out there in the world, but today we recognize YOU as being one of the best. when we are separated from family and friends. Be with people making decisions that affect the lives and futures of our families, communities, countries, and the wider world. Who make our lives worth living? Wine it is. We embrace this metaphorbecause we believeour purposeis inextricably linkedto helping othersclarify and attain theirs. We pray that our eyes be open to see the needs of those who struggle to provide for their families and that if we can help, we do help in ordinary ways. Thank you for your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, youre still with us. Each moment that weve spent together has been a memorable one. I became a little famous in the neighborhood, says Amber. Mayor Eric Adams: My fellow New Yorkers. Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads. Birthdays are kind of a big deal in my house. I was reminded people cared about me.. Happy birthday. Who was that masked man?). For in all this, I grow closer to you. 2. When you are ready, return to your day. I have felt true joy in the quiet moments of fellowship and connection that only could have happened because of this common event. Thank you for your daily powerful Presence in our lives, that we can be assured your heart is towards us, your eyes are over us, and your ears are open to our prayers. Wishing you a day filled with happiness, hugs, and delicious cake. Whatever it is you wish for on this special day, know that you deserve it. May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those who have no options. Happy birthday Jesus! May my prayers and support be with them all. 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. She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an Autism advocacy leader. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders. Recognize there are things about endings and beginnings that we do not control. Happy birthday, friend. We asked for wisdom, and you gave us problems to solve. Sustain bodies and spirits. Happy birthday. The pandemic has made it impossible to have a real birthday bash with your loved ones and friends. Touch only thoseto whom you commit your life.Center down. Assist us and restore us to health so that united more closely to your family, the Church, we may give praise and honour to your name. 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. A birthday is a day that should be full of joy, so laughter is heavily encouraged. (National Day of Prayer Task Force) "Our nation needs prayer now more than ever, and so . 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. Explore professionally designed templates to get your wheels spinning or create your birthday card from scratch. Do some self-reflection. This mask takes away power the power of clear communication but also the possibility to infect. Help us to come out of this Pandemic better, not bitter. Ms. Solomon, the author of " Guac Is Extra but So Am I: The Reluctant Adult's. Happy birthday. We asked for courage, and you gave us fears to overcome. Rag-ge-dy! 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? If you can hear me, forgive my lack of faith and show me your mercy and strength in my time of need. } Some are happy. Today, I go down on my knees to thank you from the depths of my soul for blessing me so lavishly with Your choicest blessings! Good-bye! Sorry, we appreciate what you do, but we cannot afford it any more. In the meantime, we've been given a time of retreat to meditate upon what Holy Communion means to us all and we've been given new opportunities and new pastoral strategies. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the best friend in the world was born. It was truly a wonderful experience, says Angela. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. To Love. Is There Science Behind the Five Love Languages? Research shows that shared rituals make us feel a part of a larger social identity, suggesting that losing those rituals can be hard on us. I don't even know if you exist or if I'm just talking to myself, but I know I need help to face my fears right now. Many people have turned to Twitter to vent and find the humor in the reality of spending birthdays in quarantine from awkward Zoom parties to new ways of blowing out candles. I pause (breathe in and out) and ask for forgiveness for The days I falter and the disease takes over. It is all extraordinary with you. Take a moment to think about how COVID-19 has impacted your life. For others its from a deep sense of your true self. Where you are, the extraordinary tries to lift us up, to let us see beyond the everyday and catch hints of what can be, of who we could be if we gave room to our best selves, of what we could do if we banded together in common purpose and resolve. Love you. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. What interactions with others were significant to me today?What care and compassion did I show?What was going on in my head during these interactions? Happy birthday. Best friend, weve been through it all. We pray that care and compassion, watching and accompanying be part of our ordinary lives. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet The sky is no longer thick with fumes But blue and grey and clear.They say that in the streets of Assisi People are singing to each other across the empty squares, keeping their windows open so that those who are alone may hear the sounds of family around them. Some tossed her thoughtful gifts, like potting soil and toilet paper, which were hard to come by in the early days of the lockdown. Cant wait to see what wondrous things the next year holds for you. Just keep driving by. Loving God, Your Son, Jesus Christ, traveled through towns and villages "curing every disease and illness." At His command the sick were made well. Here are some guidelines to follow. I pray that we continue to be inclusive and broad in our thinking, that we continue to be imaginative and innovative, that we have the energy required to sustain us. Happy birthday. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Sydney during this COVID-19 Pandemic, 24 April 2020. Alongside a selfie of the father-daughter duo driving in the car, he wrote, "My little girl is growing up." As a surprise for her 16th birthday, the comedian gifted his daughter a Mercedes-Benz. May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. An English-language translation of the Popes prayer is below: O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. I have felt your presence on days when my work at my workplace or at home was not great, and I was humble or needed to make apologies. Act on what we can control, but recognize and move on from what we cant control. Another year around the sun. I pause (breathe in and out) and remember that today, As in days before, I have survived. Amen. For those who have survived.For those who have lost their spouses.For children who have been orphaned.For all those who mourn and those who comfort them. As more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis provided an example of a spiritual communion prayer that can be. R: The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty has given me life. We pray for misinformation to be curbedthat fear may take no hold in hearts and minds. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. In scenes that would fit easily into war zones, they invade our honored spaces and violate standards of citizen behavior. passthrough : { Hello here I am again, knowing that you are waiting for me with love and warming light.In the shadow of your wings I find respite and relief that feeds my innermost self and renews my soul. 3. But there can always be a rebirth of love. Weve celebrated birthdays together from our diaper days as kids, and I look forward to our diaper days as adults. Send a virtual birthday hug, "quill you meet again" with this cute Hello!Lucky card "Hedgehug" 2. Today, Im overjoyed to celebrate your existence. Birthdays remind us of who we are and what weve done thanks for being an amazing role model to myself and for many others. Hopefully some of them will resonate with you. Seventeen-year-old An-lin S. of Flemington, New Jersey, organized a driveway party that involved friends gathering at the birthday girls house and hanging out together to chat, gossip, and share cake. - By Susan Haarman, Loyola University Chicago, It seems that I return to you most easily when I need comfort, O God. New ways of learning and working were created. I cannot see if you smile or if you scowl. As you think of the ways we are connected or disconnected to one another, pick a connection (or lack thereof) that seems important, significant, or is manifesting itself the strongest. Pandemic is a frightening word, and I can easily feel confused or helpless to respond. Three years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic began here in our city, killing thousands of New Yorkers, and eventually . About. A Birthday Prayer for My Son Heavenly Father, Please bless MY SON for his birthday. 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. She also asked her oldest daughter to put it together in a fun slideshow with music to share with him on his actual birthday. Dr. William J. Barber IIBack to Top. Is there a person or group of people especially affected by COVID-19 that you dont often choose to see or connect with normally? Cheers to the best year yet. I cannot sense if you are pleased with me or if you are waiting for me to do much better. Birthday messages are always appreciated when theyre written with kindness. Science Center Shamair B. Philadelphia, PA. 0. This ordinary time is marked by masked faces, social distancing, and germ circles. Headlines shout out frightful numbers of individuals who have contracted Covid-19, thousands every day. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas we who are put to the test and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Take a moment to think about how COVID-19 has impacted your life. Happy birthday. Though the girls stood six feet apart and wore gloves and masks much of the time, being together let the celebrant know she mattered. Birthdays come around every year, but friends like you only come once in a lifetime. All over the world people are waking up to a new reality To how big we really are. What connections to others are you becoming more aware of? When the right words are hard to find, theres no shame in taking inspiration from someone or something else. -Found on Twitter: Jester D TGM - @JustMeTurtle, What if you thought of itas the Jews consider the Sabbaththe most sacred of times?Cease from travel.Cease from buying and selling.Give up, just for now,on trying to make the worlddifferent than it is.Sing. . At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus pain, with steadfast faith.You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. Pray for leaders responsible for making decisions about the pandemic. 20 years later, I find myself in another life altering situation in a different hospital with a different disease. God of hope, may your love blanket the earth, as you teach us to live more generously today than yesterday. Birthday celebrations also make us feel loved, which can be a nice way to increase our mental healthespecially during stressful times. At least 222,000 people have died since the pandemic began. Help us to remember that the gift of Christ, Immanuel, is our greatest treasure, not just at Christmas, but for the whole year through. Through my mask, you see if I smile or if I scowl. Who do you normally choose to reach out and connect to? Is there a person or group of people especially affected by COVID-19 that you dont often choose to see or connect with normally? Were all going to celebrate a birthday (or possibly two or three) under the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. 5. You are the Powerful Creator of all people - each one unique, special, precious in your sight, and greatly loved by you. That God's hand would be with you, and keep you from harm so that you will be free from pain. Researcher Eranda Jayawickreme offers some ideas that can help you be more open and less defensive in conversations. And finally, take time to remember that God is with us through all the events of our lives, and that these endings and beginnings are no different. When I've done that emptying prayer, without expecting it, finding myself with an idea or a passage of scripture that's . The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. The pandemic itself deserves its own "loving look." Prayer always begins and ends with a recognition of God's presence, and it disposes us toward receptivity. May we join ourselves more closely to you on the cross and in your suffering that through them we may draw our patience and hope. Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. 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. But not to you, Lord. Read more Practices for Observing Lent This ordinary time is marked also by deep economic hardship for many. Freelance. God, I give You thanks even in the unexpected and unwanted because You are good, You are just and You are right. Every day I learn something new from your kindness, your compassion, and your sheer brilliance. 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. The year we monitored, not the stock market. Prayers for Birthdays, Graduates, and Grieving during the COVID-19 Crisis Bill Delvaux Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2020 6 May No one has been left untouched by the COVID-19 crisis.. } Yes there is panic buying. This month, nurture your relationships each day. May our hearts be unified in You more than ever. We are not meant to do life alone. Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. At least youre not as old as you will be next year. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that. Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness. At your command, the sick were made well. Part must be the guardians of public safety who risk their lies and health, even give up that life, to keep order and peace. Happiest of birthdays. Daily prayer to be said during the Coronavirus Pandemic Click image to download a PDF of the prayer. It was really sweet.. I love that were so much alike. Old friends and colleagues are now out of control. Lord, we have received nothing that we asked for or wanted. Amber's friends joined in a birthday car parade. Let today be another reminder that youre the best. Crucially, prayer helps us to act and become the people we are called to be. 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. 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. If you are a person of faith, take a moment to pray with it. Fermented grapes. Thank you for allowing us to skate and keeping your business open during this pandemic!! Over the course of the last months, I have felt your presence in the care and compassion of those working around and with me to find the best path forward for our community. For this next year, I wish for all your wildest dreams to come true. - ByAshley Henkes, Hall Director, Residence Life. Open my eyes and let me see them as You see them! When Ive wanted to run, Ive stayed. Youve earned it, and you deserve it. - Prayer originated fromhttps://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1822. And if you're celebrating your birthday, know that you are one of a kind and the only one who gets to be you, celebrating a birthday today. God, you gave me a life that day I was born, and I hope I will spend all my life and do as much as I can to show you my love and gratitude! } If you can, picture the faces of these people. 4. Dear Lord, please protect and guide him as he continues along the path you've chosen for him. As I look ahead to the coming academic year, I pray that we make sound decisions for our students, our faculty, our staff, that protect them and serve them well, and also serve the institution well. We stepped up. For the sick and infected: God, heal and help. I pause (breathe in and out) and resolve to love myself more tomorrow. More like this Here is a collection of birthday prayers that are designed to show gratitude to God for bringing you this far in life, uplift your soul and ask for guidance. Usually we celebrate by having a bunch of friends over, sharing great food and wine, and carousing into the wee hours. To compromise. As religious leaders of diverse faiths, prayer helps reveal answers to questions that weigh on us. Order a personalized puzzle. Who do you avoid or refuse to see? More than 80 family members and friends from all around the country joined the call, offering congratulations and appreciations for her aunt. Yes, that's right: Faith. Part is families sharing resources to get through economic breakdown. We paused. Help us to give thanks within the uncertainty. Dont you think its about time we started to act our age? Yes there is fear. When all seems lost. Your birthday is gonna be lit. Films, photographs, and edits video and photos for clients seeking professional work. In one study in the U.K., researchers asked people to describe their birthday celebrations and how the festivities affected them at two points in time. Birthdays apparently help us to put our "old self" behind us in favor of a future, evolving self, which aids us in moving forward on our life path. Be with those who have died from the virus. Loving God, Your desire is for our wholeness and well being. And this is my birthday, so it seems fitting that I would read this passage. Scared but resilient. }); Be grateful for what was learned and what was accomplished. For the challenges, the emotions, the struggle. March 2, 2023. As we transition through this time we pray: One day at a time sweet Jesus.That's all that I ask of you.Lord help me today.Show me the way.One day at a time. ANew Normal is emerging. They provide a sense of collective continuitymeaning, a sense that we are all going through life togetherthat helps us feel less focused on our individual aging. She received her doctorate of psychology from the University of San Francisco in 1998 and was a psychologist in private practice before coming to Greater Good. Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow. Thank you for being a best friend, a role model, a shoulder to cry on, and a partner in crime. Know that we are striving to make all of the right decisions and need Your love and power to help us overcome any difficulties. Yes, we have finished this holy season. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched almost every aspect of our daily lives, especially the fun parts like dining at restaurants, traveling the world and celebrating birthdays. Make time to celebrate the new beginning and what we have to look forward to. Our lives and our work are a constant series of endings and beginnings. For me, receptivity is the essence. Thank you that your power is made perfect in our weakness. Happy birthday, friend. I pause (breathe in and out) and thank you for this day. As you think of the ways we are connected or disconnected to one another, pick a connection (or lack thereof) that seems important, significant, or is manifesting itself the strongest. via: "TweetIgnatian", We come to you, loving God, with hope in our hearts and prayer on our lips. Even in this time of separation and possible isolation, what is one way you can maintain meaningful connection to otherswhether directly, through technology, or intentional focus and attention? May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health and making their rent. twitter: { We thank You that no matter how dark the night may get, there is the hope of the dawn to come. The parade was filmed and posted on Facebook, which meant she could watch it in the months that followed whenever she felt the pandemic bringing her down. Maybe it helpsto imaginethis timeas a dousingof gasolinetossed onto ouralready steadyburning flamesofpurpose and love. Theyre scared, were scared. For others its from a deep sense of your true self. All over the world people are slowing down and reflecting. 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. Amen. For public officials.For business leaders.For educators.For innovators and inventors who provide new solutions. 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. One cousin even created a special online presentation for the call that included live and recorded music, as well as dance performances and poetry. - Prayer originated fromhttps://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/02/coronavirus-prayer. Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence. This is a perfectly quaint way to celebrate your birthday. Magazine Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. Establish a theme for your designs using photos, icons, logos, personalized fonts, and other customizable elements . Theres no one on Earth Id rather celebrate more than you. Well, I know exactly what youll say. 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. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth. Who do you normally choose to reach out and connect to? Of course, the most important thing in creating any celebration is knowing the birthday recipients likes and dislikesand what matters most to them. Inject in us the humbleness to know we are loved by you beyond measure.Infect us with the passion and courage to share Gods love with everyone around us.We pray for immunity to evil; especially to hate , prejudice, negativity and despair.Help us use our gifts to be a part of your mission.Let us be superspreaders of love. JesuitResource.org is a service of Xavier University's Center for Mission and Identity, Xavier University Center for Mission and Identity 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207 513-745-3777, Reflections on Changes & Transitions: A New Normal, Prayer for the Safety of Returning to School in a Pandemic, A Prayer in Response to An Ignatian Examen on Working During the Pandemic. Light a candle, pour a glass of wine or your favorite beverage, and make a list of five lessons from the past year . (Book 6:57) Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. wrote this prayer in March 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'numPreferredServices' : 5 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. They came to some interesting conclusions: The rituals associated with birthdayslike giving cards and presents, or sharing cake or mealsimbue them with importance and significance.
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