We somehow managed to have about 5 Central Alum shoutouts during our banter (listen to see if it is you!) Working to have an eternal perspective that is healthy. We dabble through some quotes from St. Augustine, C.S. Lewis, and this prayer that is posted below.
Lord, I believe in You: may I believe more strongly. I trust in You: may I hope more confidently.
I love You: may I love You more ardently. I am sorry for my sins: may I have a deeper sorrow.
I adore You as my first beginning. I long for You as my last end.
I praise You as my constant benefactor. I invoke You as my gracious protector.
Guide me by Your wisdom, restrain me with Your justice, comfort me with Your mercy, protect me with Your power.
I offer You, Lord, my thoughts, that they may rise to You; my words, that they may speak of You;
my actions, that they may follow Your Will; my sufferings, that they may be borne for You.
I want to do what You will, because You will it, in the way You will it, for as long as You will it.
I beg You, Lord, to enlighten my understanding, to inflame my will, to purify my heart, and to sanctify my soul.
Grant me the grace to purify my memory, to guard my tongue, to take custody of my eyes, and to mortify my senses.
May I weep for my past sins, resist future temptations, correct my evil inclinations, and cultivate the virtues I should have.
May I strive to obey my superiors, assist those under me, be attentive to my friends, and forgiving of my enemies.
May I conquer sensuality with austerity, greed with generosity, anger with meekness, and tepidity with fervor.
Make me prudent in my decisions, steadfast in dangers, patient in adversity, and humble in prosperity.
O Lord, make me attentive at prayer, temperate at my meals, diligent in my duties, and firm in my resolutions.
May my conscience be pure, my exterior modest, my conversations edifying, and my life well-ordered.
May I obtain holiness through a sincere confession of my sins, a devout reception of the Body of Christ, a continual recollection of spirit, and a pure intention of heart.
May I learn from You the nothingness of this world, the greatness of heaven, the shortness of time, and the length of eternity.
Grant that I may prepare for death, fear Your judgment, escape hell, and obtain heaven.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Song recommendation for those looking for a 2008 indie time machine but it is Christian:
https://open.spotify.com/track/1bldBw90lGPPrUJxXOUzxO?si=0b8709ba75054b5c
