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Learn gentleness · For the work of our hands

A simple prayer to learn gentleness, within the small chapel “For the work of our hands.”

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Learn gentleness

Some days call for few words and a quiet place to set them down. This prayer belongs to the small chapel “For the work of our hands.” Read slowly and let one sentence accompany you.

Prayers for every day

Learn gentleness · For the work of our hands

Lord, here I am before you, bringing this day as it truly is.

Today I place this path in your hands: for the work of our hands.

Make my voice gentle, my hands patient, and my heart available.

May my prayer become care for someone and peace wherever I am.

Through Jesus, our brother and Lord. Amen.

A gesture for today

Carry one sentence with you

  1. Take three unhurried breaths.
  2. Choose one line from the prayer and repeat it during the day.
  3. Offer one concrete act of care without seeking recognition.

To remain a little longer

God also dwells in small things

You do not need to solve everything now. In “for the work of our hands,” offer only the next possible step. Francis called creatures sisters and brothers because he learned to receive life as relationship, not possession. Let this prayer return you to what is simple, true, and near.