Prayers Health Progress Prayer Services

"Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." (Romans 12:2)

In 1904, Lucile Randon was born in southern France. After various kinds of work, she entered the Daughters of Charity as Sr. André. She did spiritual and mission work till her retirement in 1979, but even then, she continued to care for her fellow elderly sisters.

"La esperanza podría llamarse una memoria del futuro", según el difunto filósofo francés Gabriel Marcel. Esta cita favorita me inspira en los mejores momentos y me consuela en momentos de angustia.

“Hope … might be called a memory of the future,” according to the late French philosopher Gabriel Marcel. This favorite quote inspires me in the best of times and provides comfort in times of distress.

Faith and medicine are very similar — even though most people would feel that they are at odds. "Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)

In the face of academic, social and other stressors, young people can be especially burdened by the pressure to succeed. Add to these the pervasive demands of busyness, and well-being becomes an even more difficult topic to take seriously.

In our daily lives, we are often faced with challenging conversations with co-workers, family and friends. In these moments, we can become defensive, losing sight of shared values, goals and ideas. Have these discussions caused friction? Are there relationships strained by differing viewpoints? Have you grown frustrated with leaders?

OPENING AWARENESS As we gather, we may find it difficult to find the words that resonate with a meeting agenda, time of year, or the things happening in our neighborhoods or worldwide. We humbly acknowledge the seemingly unending pressures faced by health care leaders today: