I WISH I'd been a child, dear God,When You were little too!O! Think of all the lovely thingsWe would have thought to do! Perhaps I would have lived acrossThe street, and everydayPerhaps You would have asked me toCome over, God, and play?Perhaps You would have taught...
Some of the prayers I ought to knowHave words that are so longI can't remember what they are,Or where they all belong.And then I feel like crying, God,For I suppose I shouldKnow all those prayers by heart--and O!I do want to be good!But mother says You understandThat...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
