Birthdays come around every year, but friends like you only come once in a lifetime. You are the best, and I hope that your birthday is as unforgettable as you are. Our celebrations. Be with those who have died from the virus. Dear Risen Lord,Today we pray You unmask the gift that is manifest in every life.Let us celebrate the joy of being children of God and the dignity of each Unique and Unrepeatable life made in his image and likeness. Advent passed through its four weeks. When the disease that moves us to mask our faces for safety fades away, will our eyes and our ears be stronger, better able to see and to hear the smiles and the frowns, the cries and the whispers of those who fill our lives? We have had no time, no space, no moment to mourn. Where is ordinary time? For your birthday, how about a fruit salad instead of cake? Happy birthday. An English-language translation of the Pope's prayer is below: O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. Wish your loved ones an unprecedented, healthy, and happy quarantine birthday with this incredible card from stationer Cheree Berry. Cant wait to see what wondrous things the next year holds for you. Theyre scared, were scared. For those who are suffering from physical or emotional abuse.For those who are disproportionately suffering because of societal structures and unjust policies.For those who are struggling with physical or mental disabilities.For those who are overwhelmed by anxiety and stress. Thank you for allowing us to skate and keeping your business open during this pandemic!! It's been a major blessing for me during the pandemic since I can no longer work and have had pretty limited interaction with my friends and family since the pandemic started. The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. - Oprah Winfrey, Today you are you. Please forgive us for giving too much time and attention to other things, for looking to other people before coming to you first. I am thankful for good colleagues and the opportunity to collaborate with so many around me. Note the emotions you feel when you think of these individuals without judging or overanalyzing. Help us continue to bring the science of a meaningful life to you and to millions around the globe. If you find yourself frustrated or stressed, acknowledge it. Here's to another year of invaluable life lessons. Who do you normally choose to reach out and connect to? When this is over,may we never againtake for grantedA handshake with a strangerFull shelves at the storeConversations with neighborsA crowded theatreFriday night outThe taste of communionA routine checkupThe school rush each morningCoffee with a friendThe stadium roaringEach deep breathA boring TuesdayLife itself. For those who are unemployed.For those suffering financial hardships.For those who face an uncertain future. . Cant wait to see what the next year has in store for both you and our friendship. )Do not reach out your hands.Reach out your heart.Reach out your words.Reach out all the tendrilsof compassion that move, invisibly,where we cannot touch. Were all going to celebrate a birthday (or possibly two or three) under the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Gather a blanket, some of your favorite snacks, a bottle of wine or Champagne, and toast to another year of life. I love my city. As we embrace this changed world for our students, our employees and our communities, some of us here today are entering our own New Normal with new and different roles, responsibilities, adventures and dreams for our future. Breathing deeply of your calm, I repeat, again and again, You are here. Good and gracious Companion, my family and friends need tranquility and assurance. We empathized. We made promises to love and protect our families, "til death do . Why go to all the trouble? 2023 The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. Losing social rituals can be harmful to our well-being, making us feel less connected to others and less united in purpose. I pause (breathe in and out) and resolve to love myself more tomorrow. We paused. But your mask, Lord, what about your mask? What connections impact you the most? Thank you for being a best friend, a role model, a shoulder to cry on, and a partner in crime. Could their young minds handle all that was being thrown at them? For others its from a deep sense of your true self. The Other Side of the Virus, an Opportunity to Awaken Litany of Solidarity and Hope During a Pandemic, An Examen for Times of Anxiety and Depression, Prayer for People Critically Ill or Facing Great Uncertainty. Fermented grapes. The year we monitored, not the stock market. Still, somehow, this time does not seem ordinary; it is anything but that. Avon Lake, Ohio, United States. var addthis_share = addthis_share || {} Take a deep breath. All over the world people are slowing down and reflecting. And most important of all, happy birthday. And of course, the ending of the Fr. We give our hearts to You, now and forever. Another birthday, another year older. Send a virtual birthday hug, "quill you meet again" with this cute Hello!Lucky card "Hedgehug" 2. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery A number of long-serving leaders, faculty and staff will be ending their work on campus, and their successors will be beginning theirs. 2020 is behind us. I dont know how I got so lucky to have a best friend like you. Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence. - ByAshley Henkes, Hall Director, Residence Life. As you think of the ways we are connected or disconnected to one another, pick a connection (or lack thereof) that seems important, significant, or is manifesting itself the strongest. The infected person - who has not been identified - attended a 24-hour prayer event at Asbury University in Wilmore on February 18. Age disparity. Heres to hoping all your candles this year dont set off the fire alarm. Theyre a great excuse to eat cake. 2. We are ending our budget work for one fiscal year and the beginning our work on future financial and fiscal year planning. A New Normal will hopefully be emerging soon. The pandemic has made it impossible to have a real birthday bash with your loved ones and friends. Take time to reflect on all your accomplishments, and get excited about all the great things to come. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith. Public health issues have a way of making us recognize how interwoven our lives are with others in society. Youre just old enough to know better but not old enough to care. Thank you for your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, youre still with us. Read more A Blessing for Healthcare Workers in a Time of Covid-19 Pandemic Kate Williams wrote this prayer as a blessing for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. 1 A Prayer to Remember What Christmas Is All About "Lord, I thank You for coming to earth so You could redeem me. Lets live it up while were young. She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an Autism advocacy leader. There is no one alive who is you-er than you. - Dr. Seuss, You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40, and irresistible for the rest of your life. - Coco Chanel, I decided if you're lucky enough to be alive, you should use each birthday to celebrate what your life is about. - Mary Steenburgen, Grow old along with me. Heal those who are sick with the virus. Happy birthday. Be with me at this moment,and guide my thoughts to those placeswhere I could have been more loving in my dayand consider how I will improve. A Prayer for an Adult Near Death to be Read by Staff (11) Prayers for an Adult Patient who has Died to be Read by Staff (12-13) Prayers for Staff Support during the Covid-19 Crisis A Prayer for the Medical Community (15) A Prayer for Team Members Struggling with Medical Decisions (16) A Prayer for a Respiratory Therapist (17) Be good to each other and well get through this. I pause (breathe in and out) and thank you for this day. Ask for light and insight as you prepare to review your day. Its time to celebrate your special day. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. For some that light may come in the form of a sense of the Divine. Your birthday is gonna be lit. Happy birthday. 21. For you never leave us. And I would not recommend an international move in the middle of a global pandemic. March 2, 2023. I have felt your presence in our continuous striving for better, striving to find solutions that serve the greatest number of people in the best way possible with the least risk of harm. Like a fine wine, we get better with age. It was a surprise for him and he loved that, says Anne. Thats why I wanted Dons friends to express their appreciations for his birthday. Those in my community who are suffering need care. I pause (breathe in and out) and ask that in the darkness, I see your light and in my fear, I feel your strength. Its a tough job, from getting up pre-dawn to the physical toll it takes on my body, to the monotonous nature of the job, at times its hard to keep on going. Help us to keep our focus first on you this season. For those who are dying.For those who have died while saving the lives of others.For all who have lost their lives. It can help us realize who we may often choose not to see or connect with. Wine it is. I celebrate Your birth, Your life, Your death, and Your resurrection. You went about healing all and bringing comfort to those in pain and need. Love you. Editor's note: This essay is one in a series of first-person narratives by members of the Duke community reflecting on a year living with COVID-19. 3. I was reminded people cared about me.. If you can, picture the faces of these people. We cannot waitfor themto lead. Many of them wanted to get to know her and her husband better, figuring that anyone who brought out that much enthusiasm for a birthday must be nice and worth becoming closer to. Prayer Emphasis for the day: Global Relations. What connections impact you the most? Help us to practice social distancing and reveal to us new and creative ways to come together in spirit and in solidarity. Even as we are being asked to distance ourselves from one another socially, ask yourself what connections you find yourself grateful for?Who makes you feel grounded and connected to God? We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. That is truer than true. It just made me feel so joyful.. Enjoy your day. -Prayer by Cameron Wiggins Bellm. For this next year, I wish for all your wildest dreams to come true. Help us to give thanks within our sorrow, within our fears. when its hard to travel and gather together. Lives perishwhile the flamesof leadersaround usdance erraticallyin the blisteringwinds of changetheir lightsflickerto near extinctiontheir sparksbarely visiblestruggleto light the way. Understated. I pause (breathe in and out) and ask for forgiveness for The days I falter and the disease takes over. Take a deep breath and moment of quiet. "There is no place for the sick at hospitals, no place for the dead at the crematoriums and graveyards," said Pagidipalli, a physician and evangelist who works with multiple Churches of Christ in southern India and oversees a medical mission . 2020. Social disparity. We pray that our eyes be open to see the needs of those who struggle to provide for their families and that if we can help, we do help in ordinary ways. Thank you for all. So, I posted love poems around the house the night before, baked his mothers famous chocolate cake, and organized a surprise Zoom birthday ritual with a few close friends holding candles and sending heartfelt wishes to him. In Jesus' name, Amen. Sustain bodies and spirits. Lord, we have received nothing that we asked for or wanted. // ]]> And when your body has become still,reach out with your heart.Know that we are connectedin ways that are terrifying and beautiful. May they know your peace. Magazine Thanks for being such a great friend. Rag-ge-dy! One cousin even created a special online presentation for the call that included live and recorded music, as well as dance performances and poetry. As I look ahead to the coming academic year, I pray that we make sound decisions for our students, our faculty, our staff, that protect them and serve them well, and also serve the institution well. At least 222,000 people have died since the pandemic began. Holy God, you make all times holy, all places, all people in all the seasons of our lives. - Prayer originated fromhttps://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/02/coronavirus-prayer. But there does not have to be meanness. What connections do you take for granted in your life? Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness. At your command, the sick were made well. As humans, we need to betogether, says An-lin. Let today be another reminder that youre the best. For me, receptivity is the essence. Prayer for a New Normal The World as we knew it is gone, and for what feels like such a long time we have experienced so much hardship during this Pandemic. New ways of learning and working were created. Strengthenuswhen we feel discouragedor overwhelmed. } 'numPreferredServices' : 5 Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. We ask for protection for the elderly and vulnerableto not succumb to the risks of the virus. For the sick and infected: God, heal and help. On the first bead, say an Our Father. Some of our favorite birthday messages, including ones for social distancing birthdays. A Prayer to God in Anxious Times Rev. We worried about the age. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet The sky is no longer thick with fumes But blue and grey and clear.They say that in the streets of Assisi People are singing to each other across the empty squares, keeping their windows open so that those who are alone may hear the sounds of family around them. Once more, in troubled times when public worship has tobe restricted, we are called to pray in "the domestic church", always aware of the promise of Jesus, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them." (Matthew 18:20). I became a little famous in the neighborhood, says Amber. - Adapted from New Zealand Prayer Book, p. 765-Prayer originated from episcopalrelief.org/what-we-do/us-disaster-program/faith-based-response-to-epidemics/. They provide a sense of collective continuitymeaning, a sense that we are all going through life togetherthat helps us feel less focused on our individual aging. I hope that todays wishes, smiles, and heartfelt words turn into many amazing memories. Happy birthday. 1 Psalm 91:16 "With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation." Getty 2 2 Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" Getty Like a rock settling on the bottom of a lake after its thrown in, let yourself settle. 5. I am praying that your special day brings you lots of love, peace, and . Thank you that you surround us with favor as with a shield, and we are safe in your care. All over the world people are looking at their neighbors in a new way. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Each of these numbers affects the lives of spouses, children, friends with care and worry, with work to help cure and coax loved ones back to health. As is said, When one door closes, another door opens.. We asked for prosperity, and you gave us purpose and brains to use. Birthdays remind us of who we are and what weve done thanks for being an amazing role model to myself and for many others. Thank you for always providing me with hope, encouragement, joy, and support. Birthday celebrations also make us feel loved, which can be a nice way to increase our mental healthespecially during stressful times. And birthdays may be particularly important to children, helping them to understand the concept of aging while raising their self-esteem and cementing their feeling of belonging in their families. I am grateful for extra time with family, and for all the new ways I have found to connect with friends. In Education. Fill us with your joy and the peace of your Spirit. I pray that the year ahead brings many beautiful blessings to your life. Lets eat, drink, and be merry in your honor. We reached out. For those who are sick.For those with chronic illnesses and underlying health concerns.For all those who are suffering. RT @keithsrocknroll: "i'm a risk-taker. Adobe Express lets you create a custom-tailored message that will make your recipient feel special and honored. I have been challenged and needed your guidance in thinking with a community-focus rather than an individual one, and Ive been challenged in finding the right response on other occasions when I judge that others are falling into that same pit. Holy God, loving God, can this really be ordinary time?. Enjoy our hand-picked quotes below to share with your friends on their special day. There are a lot of good people out there in the world, but today we recognize YOU as being one of the best. Birthdays are first and foremost a chance to let people know that they are part of a community of caring people, which is what made Ambers party so special. I cannot hear if you whisper an answer to my prayer or brush off my curse. It is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer. When I say, have a happy birthday, you better freaking do it. This mask takes away power the power of clear communication but also the possibility to infect. Though some may not mind having birthdays pass unnoticednever liked birthdays, never willresearch suggests that they can be a special opportunity to nourish positive emotions and fortify our relationships. [CDATA[ Now some 3,600 people are dying per day. The year we slowed down. My most precious prayers and wishes are reserved for you today, my dear! May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. Friend, its been nothing short of amazing to see what youve accomplished in the past year. In the meantime, we've been given a time of retreat to meditate upon what Holy Communion means to us all and we've been given new opportunities and new pastoral strategies. Sign of the Cross. "We find ourselves afraid and lost . in Venues & Event Spaces, Skating Rinks. All over the world people are waking up to a new reality To how big we really are. To how little control we really have. Through my mask, you hear me if I whisper a brief prayer or mutter a muffled curse. Thanks for being the best friend the world has to offer; happy birthday. You see past my mask, you hear through it, you know. And then we collected ourselves. Contain the spread of infection. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Researcher Eranda Jayawickreme offers some ideas that can help you be more open and less defensive in conversations. To make a success of it, youve got to start young. - Fred Astaire, Cakes are special. Though 20-year-old Aidan G. of Kensington, California, was home from college because of COVID, his girlfriend put together a video of college friends wishing him a happy birthday and sharing appreciations, which really touched him. As we transition through this time we pray: One day at a time sweet Jesus.That's all that I ask of you.Lord help me today.Show me the way.One day at a time. Yes there is sickness. When Ive wanted to run, Ive stayed. Every day, I am grateful to have you in my life. Youve earned it, and you deserve it. We ache for ourselves and our neighbors, standing before an uncertain future. And yet, we receive everything that we needed. To improvise. Let us take off our masks. Thank you for your daily powerful Presence in our lives, that we can be assured your heart is towards us, your eyes are over us, and your ears are open to our prayers. Grahams tenure and the beginning of new leadership under Dr. Hanycz here at Xavier. Dear Lord - Protector, Provider, Comforter, Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. With love and respect for the past, we as a community face our new beginnings and journeys with anticipation, optimism, enthusiasm and care for each other creating our own New Normal. Here are some guidelines to follow. You are here for us to see and to hear. i like to test myself." - happy 93rd birthday to the wonderful joanne woodward. My smiles, my thoughts, my mumbles, though these I know, but they are a greater mystery to others now. Thank you for all the people who remembered me today by sending cards, and letters, gifts and good wishes. My friends dont see or hear or know; nor do my family; nor my colleagues. What Happens When We Lose Our Social Rituals? For the unnecessary deaths. Father, we seek Your wisdom daily. Freelance. Hear our prayer. About. (Book 6:57) It was really sweet.. Happy birthday. We just held our commencement exercises, which signifies the end of our students time here on campus and the beginning of their lives as Xavier alumni. May we who have to cancel our trips remember those who have no safe place to go. I love my planet Earth. God, you gave me a life that day I was born, and I hope I will spend all my life and do as much as I can to show you my love and gratitude! Help us, Lord, to move beyond our masks. Lord Jesus, you came into the world to heal our infirmities and to endure our sufferings. Some of these endings come suddenly or unexpectedly. Sorry, the work you have done for us is not needed any more. Look to God in the midst of your daily challenges. - Prayer originated fromhttps://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1822. If you can hear me, forgive my lack of faith and show me your mercy and strength in my time of need. A general prayer What connections to others are you becoming more aware of? A Prayer of Hope During this Pandemic By Rabbi Naomi Levy, originally appeared on nashuva.com We are frightened, God, Worried for our loved ones, Worried for our world. The pace, chaos, and emotion of change can be stressful; make time to take care of ourselves and each other. Scared but resilient. Happy birthday, friend. Experience professional with over 10 years of experience spanning data analytics, project management, procurement, renovations, and property management with knowledge and experience in SQL . Corporate Prayer: Great God, in a world that is divided by ethnicity, gender, race and . I pray that we continue to be inclusive and broad in our thinking, that we continue to be imaginative and innovative, that we have the energy required to sustain us. } Amber's friends joined in a birthday car parade. Say the Glory Be 6. We worried about the youth. Let us ask for Gods grace and help as we pursue these endings and these beginnings together with patience, perseverance, and trust in what He has planned for us. Now I am relying on you to lead and guide me, to put my anxiety in its place. But as someone with chronic illness, I know the prayer can still be useful when facing an . passthrough : { More like this Here is a collection of birthday prayers that are designed to show gratitude to God for bringing you this far in life, uplift your soul and ask for guidance. (National Day of Prayer Task Force) "Our nation needs prayer now more than ever, and so . Happy birthday. They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound. Help us to remember that the gift of Christ, Immanuel, is our greatest treasure, not just at Christmas, but for the whole year through. Is There Science Behind the Five Love Languages? Help me to offer them your tenderness. - ByEllen Hurst, Senior Teaching Professor, Economics. We are not meant to do life alone. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas we who are put to the test and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. The Christian 'Asbury Revival' event gained viral attention on . Help us. You deserve all the best; happy birthday. May the tender moments of seeing someone again in person be all the more rich and treasured. T terisha sewnarain 0:05 S Smiley Be with us, Lord, in . Think of how much change you've gone through in a year; 2020 was full of ups and downs, and you made it through. Thank you that they have journeyed through so many ages and stages of life cultivating the gifts of wisdom, patience, persistence and dependence on You. Don't let the pandemic get you down. Prayers for Birthdays, Graduates, and Grieving during the COVID-19 Crisis Bill Delvaux Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2020 6 May No one has been left untouched by the COVID-19 crisis.. (Taken and modified from the prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:10) My prayer for you today on your Birthday. It can help us realize who we may often choose not to see or connect with. Thank you for your healing power, thank you for bringing us into this new semester that will undoubtedly be filled with many challenges and opportunities. Who was that masked man?). That was a crazy time. Every day I learn something new from your kindness, your compassion, and your sheer brilliance. I hope that today you look at me and feel my love. Be with people making decisions that affect the lives and futures of our families, communities, countries, and the wider world. The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. Take a moment to think about how COVID-19 has impacted your life. More than 80 family members and friends from all around the country joined the call, offering congratulations and appreciations for her aunt. Thank you for all the love Ive been blessed withand help me in the moments ahead. Plan a car caravan. Make the Sign of the Cross. who is our stability and strength in troubled times. Amber was able to celebrate while still saying safe and distanced. Can we all take off our masks, Lord? Who can see through your mask? In contrast, continuing with important rituals, like birthday celebrations, can build positive feelings, social ties, and a sense of control over our lives that we need during this stressful, uncertain time. - Written and offered by Phil Chick on 5/17/21 post-pandemic. One of the few aspects of this terrible pandemic to be grateful for is that it has taken a vastly lesser toll on children and young adults than its major precursor of last century, the flu pandemic. You are the best person I know. I do my best always to return the favor. 1There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven. . It imbued the otherwise mundane Zoom social hour with more meaning and emotional resonance. Thanks for being my friend over the years through it all. 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