Sunday, October 30, 2011

From The Friars eLetter: Autumn Leaves


A Collection of prayers: III.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16: A woman reads ...

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The leaves, once so strong and independent, have changed colors as they prepare for their end.

And here am I, watching the restlessness of my

youth fade away.  Only You my God know
when my end will be.  Like these autumn
leaves all I can do is surrender to Your providence.  It is a simple act of faith in Your
love.


God bless you,

Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR
St. Felix Friary, Yonkers, New York 

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