St. John Henry Newman is celebrated not only for his theological insights but also for his profound reflections on personal vocation and purpose. His prayer, “The Mission of My Life,” encapsulates his deep understanding of divine providence and individual calling. In this beautiful and introspective prayer, Newman eloquently expresses the belief that every person has a unique role in God’s plan, encouraging the faithful to seek and embrace their God-given mission with trust and humility.
The Mission of My Life
God has created us to live in service, he has committed some work to me which he has not committed to any one else. I have my mission. I may never know what it is in this life, but I will be told about it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons.
He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it if I do but keep His commandments.
Therefore, I will trust Him, whatever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him, in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends. He may throw me among strangers. He may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink, hide my future from me. Still, He knows what He is about.
Amen
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