AUTUMN PRAYER
God of all creation,
you give us the gift of seasons to mark our journey through time.
The season of autumn, with its change of colors and falling
leaves, reminds us that sometimes things must die and fall away for new life to arise.
Such is the message of the cross —
that through death to self we find life in all its richness.
In those moments when we experience setbacks for failures,
help us to remember that you are with us always,
and that there is no failure or sin your love cannot heal.
Help us to trust in you and in your promise of new life.
Peter Jarret, C.S.C.
What is your autumn prayer? How are you praying this season?
Try writing your own autumn prayer. Share your autumn prayer in social media and in the comments below. Take the time to talk with God this fall and see what he reveals to you in your words. You may be surprised!
Do the color change like this where you live Mia? I know our season are the opposite but don’t know about the colors.
Autumn used to never be my favorite but any more I love the changes, the colors, the lessons found in this seasons. You are so right about the clouds and the noise too. good point I never realized before
I used to hate fall because it means dead cold old man winter is coming. But more and more I embrace its beauty and its lessons.
I was struck by this line: “Through death to self we find life in all its richness.” So often we turn this truth upside down, thinking self-indulgence will enrich our lives. Thank you for this beautiful reminder, Jean!
I was struck by this line: “Through death to self we find life in all its richness.” So often we turn this truth upside down, thinking self-indulgence will enrich our lives. Thank you for this beautiful reminder, Jean!
Isn’t it incredible that God is not waiting on us to believe in the Spring? New life comes anyway, with or without our help. I agree in prayer with you, Lord help us to remember who you are, the One that faithfully brings the Spring which will help us to find the true beauty of the autumn.
Isn’t it incredible that God is not waiting on us to believe in the Spring? New life comes anyway, with or without our help. I agree in prayer with you, Lord help us to remember who you are, the One that faithfully brings the Spring which will help us to find the true beauty of the autumn.
Dear Jean
As we see how the world around us changes with every new season, it stands to reason that our hearts also need to go through seasons for new growth and maturity!
Much love XX
Mia
Dear Jean
As we see how the world around us changes with every new season, it stands to reason that our hearts also need to go through seasons for new growth and maturity!
Much love XX
Mia
Do the color change like this where you live Mia? I know our season are the opposite but don’t know about the colors.
I think autumn/fall is my very favorite season – the clouds come closer, the noise quietens – and we all retreat into home:) Kind of like going into a cocoon to become something new:) Thank you for your prayer!
I think autumn/fall is my very favorite season – the clouds come closer, the noise quietens – and we all retreat into home:) Kind of like going into a cocoon to become something new:) Thank you for your prayer!
Autumn used to never be my favorite but any more I love the changes, the colors, the lessons found in this seasons. You are so right about the clouds and the noise too. good point I never realized before
“Sometimes things must die and fall away for new life to arise.”
Fall reminds me of this. Sometimes I feel a little wistful for friends who don’t have the colorful reminder explosion we have here.
“Sometimes things must die and fall away for new life to arise.”
Fall reminds me of this. Sometimes I feel a little wistful for friends who don’t have the colorful reminder explosion we have here.
I used to hate fall because it means dead cold old man winter is coming. But more and more I embrace its beauty and its lessons.