I came across this prayer and knew it was *for me!* So many things that I struggle with are listed in this prayer! I am not familiar or comfortable with praying “written prayers.” But during this Lent season, I am going to try it. My hope is that the times during the day when I find myself wanting to get on the computer or wanting to “connect” with other moms (which is why I get online alot of the time!) that I can pull out a prayer already written for me…and stay focused. Of course, I will still pray as I usually do, free-for-all, lol! But, some of these prayers are so beautiful and I really think it will help me to focus and concentrate on specific issues.
Litany of Humility
O Jesus! meek and humble of heart,Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, Jesus.
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world,
others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I,
provided that I may become as holy as I should,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930)
I love this prayer, especially this part:
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
Thank you!!
I love this prayer too Candace, especially “From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, Jesus.”, I never realized I was as insecure as I am….. Thank you for sharing this prayer with us!