trust
“redemptive heartburn”
we are like the people who carpeted the road
Entry into Jerusalem, by Pedro Orrente, c. 1620 via Wikimedia Commons
Joseph, walk with me
The Dream of St. Joseph by Anton Raphael Mengs, c. 1773
Prayer for the Nation as the Election Approaches
USCapitol, Wikimedia Commons, photo by Architect of the Capitol
take away my complaining
you depend on me?
Baptism of Christ, Andrea Mantegna, c.1505
you forgive me
St Peter Repentant, by Francisco Goya, c.1824
steadfast eyes
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Divine help
Jesus, I feel within me
a great desire to please you
but, at the same time,
I feel totally incapable of doing this
without your special light and help,
which I can expect only from you.
Accomplish your will within me –
even in spite of me. Continue reading
prayer & verse 
