• Live for the Present

  “Live the present moment and fill it to the brim with love.”
  (Cardinal F.X Nguyễn Văn Thuận)

  

  Following the footsteps of Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận, I, Maria Xuân, have been surrounded by the love of many people, and I long to share that love with everyone I meet. Lord, my God, whom I adore, I give thanks to You, for You have poured out Your abundant love upon me. I come to realize that through each person I encounter, Your love continues to flow into my life day by day. Inspired by the example of Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận, I desire to love all people as You have loved me: a selfless and unconditional love, a love that knows only love and leaves no room for hatred. Lord, I offer myself entirely to You, as an instrument of Your love. Please accept me and use me according to Your will, so that through my life, Your name may be more greatly glorified. Amen.

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• A PRAYER OF GRATITUDE

  Loving Father, on this first day that I chose to come to the convent, I came with a small and trembling heart, carrying only a simple desire: to listen to Your voice and to follow Your call, if You so choose.

  

  Lord, through the warm smiles, gentle eyes, and loving presence of the Sisters, from the Assistant Superior to the Provincial Superior, I felt Your own love made visible. During the afternoon prayer, when the Sisters lifted their prayers for, my heart was deeply touched. I felt seen, honored, and truly cherished. I wept, overwhelmed by gratitude.

  Thank You, Lord, for these quiet and tender graces, for reminding me that I do not walk this journey alone. Beloved Mother Mary, You who ponder all things in Your heart, please receive the simple offering of my soul today. Walk with me in this time of discernment. Teach me to listen, to trust, and to say “Yes” each day, even when the path ahead is still unclear. If You choose me, Lord, grant me a humble and courageous heart.
  If You ask me to wait, grant me patience and deep peace. I place everything into Your loving hands and rest my heart in the gentle care of Mother Mary. Amen.

  Orsola – 20260101

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• The Last Day of 2025

  Today, on the last day of 2025, I pause to look back at this year, the things I was able to do and the things I couldn’t.

  

  First of all, I thank God, who guided me under the light of the Holy Bible and helped me choose the right paths. Even when I felt uncertain, His Word became my compass. There were moments when I felt nervous and anxious, unsure of myself and the future. Yet through it all, I learned to trust more, to pray more, and to grow little by little. Not everything turned out the way I hoped, but everything taught me something. I end this year with gratitude in my heart.
  Secondly, I pray for the sisters and priests who have guided and supported me. May God strengthen them in their vocation, fill them with wisdom and compassion, and reward their faithful service.

  Thirdly, i pray for my family, for my parents, my brothers and sisters. May God keep them safe, grant them good health, peace of heart, and bless them with His love.

  Last but not least, not everything turned out the way I hoped, but everything taught me something. I end this year with gratitude in my heart.

  Mary, please keep me away from sin. Protect me in all that I do and watch over me always. Amen.

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• Pray for Viet Nam for Those Affected by the Recent Storms

  

  Heavenly Father,
  We come before You with hearts heavy yet trusting, lifting up to You our brothers and sisters in Vietnam who are suffering from the aftermath of the recent storms. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and communities shaken. Pain, fear, and uncertainty weigh upon them, and we feel their grief deeply in our hearts. Lord, grant them strength in their bodies and courage in their spirits. Comfort those who mourn, heal those who are injured, and provide relief to all who face hardship and loss. Help them to find hope in the midst of despair, and to see Your presence even in the trials that surround them. We pray for the communities that remain, that they may be guided with wisdom and resilience, and that those who have been displaced may be safely restored to homes and lives of peace. Inspire all who can help to act with generosity, compassion, and swift assistance. Father, let this suffering not be in vain. May it deepen faith, foster solidarity, and awaken a greater sense of care for one another. May Your mercy shine upon every heart, bringing comfort, strength, and renewed hope. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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• Thanksgiving Prayer (Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary)

  We thank You, Lord, for today for the beautiful and grace-filled celebration of our patronal feast in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. Though there were still many imperfections, we truly felt the love of God and of Our Blessed Mother shining through everyone and everything. We thank You for Your guidance throughout these past years, for walking with us, strengthening our faith, and uniting our community in love. May we continue to walk with joy and trust, following the example of Mary, our Mother, who always leads us closer to You. Amen.

  

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