Reflection

“Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.” –St. Thomas Aquinas

Prayer

God of All Comfort,

We admit we are simple; and we find great delight in the simplest of pleasures. May we never forget that you treasure these, too, for you made them and us in this way! When life takes its toll and begins to feel burdensome, let us retrieve the grace of simple prescriptions—the gifts you have laced through creation, to comfort our sorrow and turn us to joy. This, too, is spiritual work of an everyday sort, and for which we are right to say thanks. Amen.

Call to Action

What alleviates my sorrow? Take a moment to thank God for simple prescriptions, like sleep and baths. Take as directed!