Reflection

“[B]ring before the heart of Christ your most painful and fragile parts, those places in your life where you feel stuck and blocked. Let us trustfully ask the Lord to listen to our cry, and to heal us!”
–Pope Leo XIV

Prayer

God of life,

As the new year continues to unfold, it can be tempting to abandon some of the changes we sincerely intended to improve our lives and relationships. When we feel stuck and hindered in our plans and goals, or even when we’re just feeling fragile and pained by the ongoing trials of life, remind us that our cries to you always fall on a compassionate ear. Comfort us knowing you are close to the brokenhearted, and may we find your presence there, in our struggle, inviting us to take a new step of freedom. Amen.

Call to Action

Is there an area of life where I feel stuck or especially fragile? Seek another’s support or simply be willing to articulate my need to find a way forward.