Mary Herboth of the old "Ever New" blog sent a picture of her son Jordan, who is in the first year of his novitiate. She mentioned the low resolution and how it came out blurry, but it has a pleasingly otherworldly quality about it, doesn't it? (Hence the title of this post.) Jordan, called out of the world, can more fully pray one of St. Alphonsus De Liguori's most beautiful Marian prayers:
'My most beloved, most lovely, and most loving queen, I always thank my Lord and thee, who has not only drawn me, out of the world, but also called me to live in this Congregation, where a special devotion is practiced to thee. Accept of me then, my mother, to serve thee. Among so many of thy beloved sons, do not scorn to let me serve thee also, miserable though I am. Thou after God shalt always be my hope and my love. In all my wants, in all my tribulations and temptations, I will always have recourse to thee; thou shalt be my refuge, my consolation. I am unwilling that any one except God and thee should comfort me in my combats, in the sadness and tediousness of this life. For thy service I renounce all the kingdoms of the whole world...Thou are the mother of perseverance; obtain for me to be faithful to thee until death.'Update:Mary writes on Secret Agent Man's blog:
He thought about changing his name to "Br. Leo" when he entered the novitiate after a saint (the one he chose for his confirmation name) but decided against it when he found out that there is a "St. Jordan." Everyone, please remember to pray for all the young men and women in formation - they need our spiritual love and support... so many are so young!
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