The allure of strength and power is difficult to resist and can easily become the enablement (contra enduement), even the motivation, for our vocations. Weakness is the ironic antidote to this pitfall, the strong foundation that empowers our vocations.

— OFG Rule of Life

  • I’m here Holy Spirit. Conform me to the image of the Son, who is the image of the Father.

    I’m here Holy Spirit. Endue me with power to do the works of Christ that the Father has given me to do.

  • Fear not, for Christ has overcome the world.

  • Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  • Son of David, have mercy on me. Son of David, have mercy on them.

  • Return quickly, Lord Jesus.

Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.”

— John 18:36