Photo was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

These Hostas push upwards and onwards with increasing daylight and the arrival of spring with great energy.

Thought on Monday – April – 02/04/2012

The following reflection was read yesterday at the Divine Word Church, Donamon, Co. Roscommon by Fr.Tom Cahill. It was originally written by a soldier.

I asked for strength that I might achieve but I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things but I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy but I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of people but I was given weakness that I might feel the need for God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life but I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for but everything that I had hoped for. Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all people most richly blessed.
Father may this prayer be our prayer. May its values be our values. As we enter Holy Week and prepare to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection let us confidently face all obstacles to our own Resurrection that life may put in our way. May we too feel ourselves most richly blessed by the greatest gift of all, the gift of life eternal.