Dear Lord, You, who taught Saint Charbel how to be rooted in monastic vows which he lived in absolute silence and neutrality, conforming his life to Yours, help us to commemorate him and meditate his heroic and extraordinary life by telling him :
St. Elias : you who are the living model of justice, mirror of Sanctity, defender of the Faith, advocate of the poor, vindicator of widows,
Heavenly Father, it is sometimes easier for me to keep my distance than to take the first step in reaching out to someone in need.
FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry.
Though my heart has many rooms, Some empty and some crowded with cares, Please grant me always the love I need.
The chapel features the following prayer, which we invite you to reflect upon :
Loving God, For flowers arrayed in splendor And the sound of morning birdsong, I give You thanks and praise.
Lord Jesus, You are our Savior, Willing to suffer though You do not sin, Eager to lighten our burden with Your mercy.
Lord, help me to seek You with growing faith and, because You are with me, not be afraid.
Lord Jesus, Humbly I ask, in my imperfect faith, For the blessing of Your Holy Spirit's grace: To profess eternal truth that is You, In the words I say and in all that I do.
