As humans, we need to betogether, says An-lin. What interactions with others were significant to me today?What care and compassion did I show?What was going on in my head during these interactions? We are ending our budget work for one fiscal year and the beginning our work on future financial and fiscal year planning. As we transition through this time we pray: One day at a time sweet Jesus.That's all that I ask of you.Lord help me today.Show me the way.One day at a time. Even as we are being asked to distance ourselves from one another socially, ask yourself what connections you find yourself grateful for?Who makes you feel grounded and connected to God? Distance may keep us apart, but it could never get in the way of me wishing you the happiest of birthdays. Before I begin, I would like to offer a brief prayer of thanksgiving that I have relied upon heavily, especially throughout the past year as we have suffered as a community, and as a nation, and as a world, in so many ways: We asked for strength, and you gave us difficulties to make us strong. The year injustices were even more pronounced. As we prepare to walk into the future we pray for the "new normal" to come. It isnt what it will be. When this is over,may we never againtake for grantedA handshake with a strangerFull shelves at the storeConversations with neighborsA crowded theatreFriday night outThe taste of communionA routine checkupThe school rush each morningCoffee with a friendThe stadium roaringEach deep breathA boring TuesdayLife itself. It's all about the memories. - Buddy Valastro, There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born, and the day we discover why. - William Barclay. 2020. 20 years later, I find myself in another life altering situation in a different hospital with a different disease. Mayor Eric Adams: My fellow New Yorkers. But your mask, Lord, what about your mask? Love you. Adobe Express lets you create a custom-tailored message that will make your recipient feel special and honored. Father please hear us when we tell You of our concerns of sending our children and educators back to school. Here are some guidelines to follow. Lives have been lost and upended. Though 20-year-old Aidan G. of Kensington, California, was home from college because of COVID, his girlfriend put together a video of college friends wishing him a happy birthday and sharing appreciations, which really touched him. Friend, its been nothing short of amazing to see what youve accomplished in the past year. Without you we would surely fail, but with you, there is great hope. A Prayer for Pandemic Times The Misheberach is usually said for people with a temporary, acute illness. } Happy birthday. Sustain bodies and spirits. Looking forward to many more memories in the years to come. Another birthday, another year older. Us garbagemen are gonna keep collecting the garbage, doctors and nurses are gonna keep doctoring and nurse-ering. . Just keep driving by. Our New Normal isnt what it was. What connections impact you the most? For you never leave us. Contain the spread of infection. Wake to the choices you make as to how to live now. Yes there is even death. Alone and isolated. May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. Amen. I pause (breathe in and out) and ask for forgiveness for The days I falter and the disease takes over. Birthday Prayer for Senior Citizens Dear Heavenly Father, we celebrate with you the birthday of one of your own who has lived long and well. Happy birthday. August 9, 2021 MARTHA'S VINEYARD If you're reading this, you probably aren't important enough to be invited to the massive party I just threw myself to celebrate my historic existence and. I do my best always to return the favor. Thank you for your healing power, thank you for bringing us into this new semester that will undoubtedly be filled with many challenges and opportunities. Is there a person or group of people especially affected by COVID-19 that you dont often choose to see or connect with normally? What Happens When We Lose Our Social Rituals? Were muted. God of hope, may your love blanket the earth, as you teach us to live more generously today than yesterday. I pause (breathe in and out) and remember that today, As in days before, I have survived. For peace in our city and in our world.For renewed friendships among neighbors.For solidarity and unity among all peoples.For a greater appreciation and love of all humanity. Happy birthday. Please submit one here: Submit a Prayer, To provide feedback, please email: jesuitresource@xavier.edu. Corporate Prayer: Great God, in a world that is divided by ethnicity, gender, race and . R: The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty has given me life. Buoyed by your love, I choose each day to let peace reign in me. (National Day of Prayer Task Force) "Our nation needs prayer now more than ever, and so . Help us to give thanks within the uncertainty. Birthday messages are always appreciated when theyre written with kindness. For the challenges, the emotions, the struggle. A fruit salad with mostly grapes no, all grapes. Our world calls for cooperation among national leaders, scientists, health care providers, and all who are instrumental in overcoming this crisis. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. - Franz Kafka, Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust, Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. Unknown, Birthdays are nature's way of telling you to eat more cake. - Jo Brand, Old age is like everything else. Over the course of the last months, I have felt your presence in the care and compassion of those working around and with me to find the best path forward for our community. Dear Lord - Protector, Provider, Comforter, Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Help us to become more considerate of others, more mindful of how we can help one another, and how we can serve You and Your children well. Hear through it? Greater Good In all things, may we open our hearts and give You thanks. We mourned. 5. Help usto focus on what we havenot on what is removed or changed. Our Father. For our. 7. Hope all of your wishes come true, and then some. Scared but resilient. Yes there is fear. -Prayer originated fromhttps://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-03/pope-francis-prayer-our-lady-protection-coronavirus.html. I was reminded people cared about me.. A prayer for use by someone who doesn't believe in God. Yes there is panic buying.Yes there is sickness.Yes there is even death. My smiles, my thoughts, my mumbles, though these I know, but they are a greater mystery to others now. Bring hope that you will make them the equalof whatever lies ahead. Happy birthday. Promise this world your lovefor better or for worse,in sickness and in health,so long as we all shall live. PRAYERS IN TIME OF A PANDEMIC . Yes there is panic buying. As you think of the ways we are connected or disconnected to one another, pick a connection (or lack thereof) that seems important, significant, or is manifesting itself the strongest. Amen. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Sometimes life gets tough, but I always rest assured that I can make it over any obstacle in my way with you in my life. Was I truly present?What control do I have over the circumstances of these individuals?Did I do all that I could in this point in time?What can I do for tomorrow? Many people have turned to Twitter to vent and find the humor in the reality of spending birthdays in quarantine from awkward Zoom parties to new ways of blowing out candles. But there does not have to be hate. The pace, chaos, and emotion of change can be stressful; make time to take care of ourselves and each other. One cousin even created a special online presentation for the call that included live and recorded music, as well as dance performances and poetry. Freelance. Can we all take off our masks, Lord? Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. "There is no place for the sick at hospitals, no place for the dead at the crematoriums and graveyards," said Pagidipalli, a physician and evangelist who works with multiple Churches of Christ in southern India and oversees a medical mission . We have finished one academic year and are beginning to prepare for students to return in the fall. Happy birthday. And yet, we receive everything that we needed. Think of how much change you've gone through in a year; 2020 was full of ups and downs, and you made it through. via: "TweetIgnatian", 2020. - ByEllen Hurst, Senior Teaching Professor, Economics. So sit back and receive all the love coming your way! Thank you for being you. Researcher Eranda Jayawickreme offers some ideas that can help you be more open and less defensive in conversations. I love my city. To what really matters. Dont you think its about time we started to act our age? Good-bye and good luck! The ordinary ways of working and providing and living have disappeared for many. Every day, I am grateful to have you in my life. A general prayer We are not meant to do life alone. My faith in God is what's giving me hope in the midst of this pandemic. T terisha sewnarain 0:05 S Smiley Your birthday is a painful reminder of how old Im getting. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. we're so lucky to still have you on this earth 28 Feb 2023 00:27:44 For the unnecessary deaths. 50. Let today be another reminder that youre the best. This mask takes away power the power of clear communication but also the possibility to infect. Know that we are striving to make all of the right decisions and need Your love and power to help us overcome any difficulties. And if you're celebrating your birthday, know that you are one of a kind and the only one who gets to be you, celebrating a birthday today. Sahih Muslim, a book on the sayings of the Prophet records: "When the Messenger of Allah intended to combine two prayers on a journey, he delayed the noon prayer till came the early time of the afternoon prayer, and then combined the two. Even in this time of separation and possible isolation, what is one way you can maintain meaningful connection to otherswhether directly, through technology, or intentional focus and attention? These uncertain days of news conferences and quarantines tempt me to assume the worst for my loved ones, myself and my community. We reached out. Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. May they know your peace. Part is families sharing resources to get through economic breakdown. For those who are dying.For those who have died while saving the lives of others.For all who have lost their lives. Read more Practices for Observing Lent It was truly a wonderful experience, says Angela. May our hearts be unified in You more than ever. God wants to be present in all parts of our livesnot just the easy or serene moments. I see the people, my people, of my city, peeking out their windows at me. For the generosity of spirit.For hope in times of despair.For light in the darkness. Daily prayer to be said during the Coronavirus Pandemic Click image to download a PDF of the prayer. To how little control we really have. These birthday prayers and blessings should be the first things you say on that particular day. Gracious and Loving God,You are our comforter and our hope.Hear our prayers as we come before you.Strengthen us in this time of need.Inspire us to acts of solidarity and generosityand give us hope of a brighter future. Take a deep breath and moment of quiet. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth. More than 80 family members and friends from all around the country joined the call, offering congratulations and appreciations for her aunt. That God's hand would be with you, and keep you from harm so that you will be free from pain. Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided,for your will is health and wholeness;you are God, and we need you. Advent passed through its four weeks. Thats why I wanted Dons friends to express their appreciations for his birthday. A very happy birthday to you! Where you are, the extraordinary tries to lift us up, to let us see beyond the everyday and catch hints of what can be, of who we could be if we gave room to our best selves, of what we could do if we banded together in common purpose and resolve. Mothers and fathers have worked hard to provide for their families, and now their jobs are gone. Happy birthday to someone who is smart, talented, pretty, creative, and fabulous. It's been a major blessing for me during the pandemic since I can no longer work and have had pretty limited interaction with my friends and family since the pandemic started. At least 222,000 people have died since the pandemic began. Lynn Ungar, March 11, 2020 (posted with permission of the author) for more from this author, view: https://www.lynnungar.com/poems/. Each of these numbers affects the lives of spouses, children, friends with care and worry, with work to help cure and coax loved ones back to health. For public officials.For business leaders.For educators.For innovators and inventors who provide new solutions. Spark a smile with a custom birthday card greeting to anyone celebrating a birthday during quarantine, and bring all the joy in the world to them on their special day! My birthday was surprisingly nice, better than I expected, because I felt connected with people, even though everyone had to be socially distanced, says Aidan. Thank you for your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, youre still with us. Films, photographs, and edits video and photos for clients seeking professional work. Amen. Fermented grapes. I became a little famous in the neighborhood, says Amber. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith. Who do you avoid or refuse to see? Richard Hendrick, OFM, March 13th 2020. (What scar did the Phantoms mask hide? Lets live it up while were young. Cant wait to see what the next year has in store for both you and our friendship. I am not a regular reader of the Bible, but one of my favorite set of verses can be found in Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, verses 1 and 11. One of the few aspects of this terrible pandemic to be grateful for is that it has taken a vastly lesser toll on children and young adults than its major precursor of last century, the flu pandemic. I am thankful for good colleagues and the opportunity to collaborate with so many around me. Loving God, Your Son, Jesus Christ, traveled through towns and villages "curing every disease and illness." At His command the sick were made well. For those who are sick.For those with chronic illnesses and underlying health concerns.For all those who are suffering. Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. Fill us with your joy and the peace of your Spirit. Rag-ge-dy! May our hearts be unified in You more than ever. Its a tough job, from getting up pre-dawn to the physical toll it takes on my body, to the monotonous nature of the job, at times its hard to keep on going. Help us. Act on what we can control, but recognize and move on from what we cant control. Social disparity. Pause to reflect and refresh. Happy birthday. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace. Grahams tenure and the beginning of new leadership under Dr. Hanycz here at Xavier. Wishing you a day filled with happiness, hugs, and delicious cake. Neighbors have turned into crazed killers. Many of them wanted to get to know her and her husband better, figuring that anyone who brought out that much enthusiasm for a birthday must be nice and worth becoming closer to. Put it together and frame it like the work of art it truly is. Loving God, Your desire is for our wholeness and well being. It is all extraordinary with you. -Prayer by Cameron Wiggins Bellm. I am thankful for the opportunity learn and practice new things. Enjoy our hand-picked quotes below to share with your friends on their special day. Our God is purposeful, setting us in our families, communities, even in our generations. How to Help Teens Handle the Loss of Proms and Graduations, Why Experiencing Joy and Pain in a Group Is So Powerful. Youve earned it, and you deserve it. A Prayer for an Adult Near Death to be Read by Staff (11) Prayers for an Adult Patient who has Died to be Read by Staff (12-13) Prayers for Staff Support during the Covid-19 Crisis A Prayer for the Medical Community (15) A Prayer for Team Members Struggling with Medical Decisions (16) A Prayer for a Respiratory Therapist (17) Today a young woman I know is busy spreading fliers with her number through the neighborhood so that the elders may have someone to call on. We cannot waitfor themto lead. I pause (breathe in and out) and resolve to love myself more tomorrow. You can also make this . They provide a sense of collective continuitymeaning, a sense that we are all going through life togetherthat helps us feel less focused on our individual aging. twitter: { Hope this year is the best. The parade was filmed and posted on Facebook, which meant she could watch it in the months that followed whenever she felt the pandemic bringing her down. Alongside a selfie of the father-daughter duo driving in the car, he wrote, "My little girl is growing up." As a surprise for her 16th birthday, the comedian gifted his daughter a Mercedes-Benz. Be with me at this moment,and guide my thoughts to those placeswhere I could have been more loving in my dayand consider how I will improve. Even so, it makes sense to hold on to festivities like these during COVID. But there does not have to be loneliness. I pause (breathe in and out) and ask that in the darkness, I see your light and in my fear, I feel your strength. Birthdays are a chance to let people know that they are special to you. Pray for leaders responsible for making decisions about the pandemic. Amber was able to celebrate while still saying safe and distanced. 21. Thank you for allowing us to skate and keeping your business open during this pandemic!! We are constantly aware of how much we need you, your grace, your strength, your power working through even the toughest days. Cant wait to support you through it all. Ask for light and insight as you prepare to review your day. What connections do you take for granted in your life? Could their young minds handle all that was being thrown at them? She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an Autism advocacy leader. Toburnbrighter. )Know that our livesare in one anothers hands. 'position' : 'left', Thank You for the hidden gifts of this pandemic: more time with my family, slow evenings at home, the beauty of creation and rediscovering joy in simple things. Birthdays are first and foremost a chance to let people know that they are part of a community of caring people, which is what made Ambers party so special. Happy birthday. But each ending gives us the opportunity for a new beginning.