Strong of Heart

"Cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life. Therefore the servant of God ought always to be in good spirits." St. Philip Neri 

Strengthen us, Lord! 

When it is easy to feel overwhelmed and weak,

Make our hearts strong! 

When sad and grieving,

Console our hearts, God!

Fill us with joy! 

 "A heart filled with joy is more easily made perfect than one that is sad." St. Philip Neri 

Come, Holy Spirit!

Help us to persevere in faith! 

Help us to persevere in hope!

Help us to persevere in love! 

"We must pray incessantly for the gift of perseverance." St. Philip Neri  

Make us strong of Heart! Amen. 

Image by Andres Siimon