Reflection on the Scripture readings
for Liturgy of the Eucharist of the following Day:
Friday 12th July 22024
Week 14 of Ordinary Time
• Hosea 14:2-10
• Psalm 50(51):3-4,8-9,12-14,17
• Matthew 10:16-23
Suantraí Íosa" is an Evening Reflection on the feasts and the Scripture readings for the Liturgy of the Eucharist of the following day.
"Suantraí Íosa" in Irish means the Lullaby or Cradle Song of Jesus.
We prepare the readings and liturgy of following day and sleep on it, praying for inspiration in the morning light.
These reflections frequently draw on the Irish language, art, folklore, traditions and spirituality of the peoples of Ireland.
THE PRAYER OF ABANDONMENT
The Prayer of Abandonment, written by
St. Charles de Foucauld, is one of the
most beautiful prayers of faith, trust and
surrender in the Christian spiritual heritage.
Father,
I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do,
I thank you:
I am ready for all,
I accept all.
Let only your will be done in me,
and in all your creatures.
I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my soul;
I offer it to you
with all the love of my heart,
for I love you, Lord,
and so need to give myself,
to surrender myself into your hands,
without reserve,
and with boundless confidence,
for you are
my Father.
PRACTICAL PRAYERS TO BEGIN A JOURNEY
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Pray for us and
protect us on our journey.
Amen.
A Croí Mhuire gan Smál,
Guigh orainn agus
tabhair aire dúinn ar an turas seo.
Amen.
