Dear Community of Saint Joseph’s;

 

On October 15 we celebrated the feast day of Saint Teresa of Avila.

 

She is a wonderfully colorful Saint from the sixteenth century who had a tremendous faith in the midst of a tumultuous relationship with God.  She wrote a prayer at one point in her life that speaks to being calm in the midst of uncertainty and anxiety.  I use this prayer regularly and share it with you here as we are currently in the midst of a nerve-wracking time with our economy.  I hope it brings you solace and encouragement during this stressful time.

 

Let nothing disturb you

Let nothing frighten you

All things are passing

God never changes

 

Patient endurance attains all things which God possesses

In nothing is wanting

Alone God suffices

 

 

Be comforted by the knowledge that God is with us in all circumstances and that we, like our ancestors before us, will survive even this time of trial by continuing to be a hopeful and faithful people even in the midst of adversity.

 

Let nothing disturb you

Let nothing frighten you

All things are passing

God never changes

 

Saint Teresa of Avila

 

 

Father Matt Pennington

Pastor