This is the first prayers of the people I ever wrote. It was for the bilingual service in chapel. I was in the midst of getting it translated into Spanish when I found out that English was ok. There is something both powerful and difficult about writing prayers. I think that this was a pretty good first attempt, but I think that it could do with a class, rather than a handout for instruction. It would be an excellent lay ministry for people gifted in liturgical language.
As we follow Teresa de Avila’s example of mystical prayer. Let us respond to her wisdom saying, “God alone is enough.” or “Solo Dios Basta.”
Nada te turbe. I ask your prayers for the holy catholic church, for all who seek unity and all who cannot find it.
Silence.
Let nothing disturb you; “Solo Dios Basta.”
Nada te espante. I ask your prayers for this nation, for the leaders to come and those who will go.
Silence.
Let nothing frighten you; “Solo Dios Basta.”
Todo se pasa. I ask your prayers for the world, for the good green earth and the people who inhabit it.
Silence.
All things are passing away; “Solo Dios Basta.”
Dios no se muda. I ask your prayers for this community, for the safety of its members and compassion for its enemies.
Silence.
God never changes; “Solo Dios Basta.”
La pacientia todo lo alcanza. I ask prayers for the suffering, for all who are in physical pain and all who are in spiritual pain. Pray especially for….
Silence.
Patience obtains all things. “Solo Dios Basta.”
Quien a Dios tiene nada la falta. I ask your prayers for the departed, for saints known and unknown. Pray especially for St. Teresa de Avila, Doctor of the Church, and for …
Silence.
Whoever has God lacks nothing. “Solo Dios Basta.”
Collect
Almighty God, who never changes: Grant peace in our hearts and patience in our lives that, through your Holy Spirit, we may lack for nothing like your saint, Teresa de Avila. This we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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