prayer against sadness (saint ignatius of loyola)

Prayer against Sadness:

O Christ Jesus,

when all is darkness -

and we feel our weakness and helplessness,

give us the sense of Your presence,

Your love, and Your strength.

Help us to have perfect trust -

in Your protecting love and strengthening power,

so that nothing may frighten or worry us,

for living close to You -

we shall see Your hand,

Your purpose,

Your will through all things.
Amen.

-Saint Ignatius of Loyola

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