Reflection

Loving Father, 

as we come to the end of another term 

we turn to you in confidence 

and place any difficult relationships 

into the healing hands of Jesus, your Son. 

Enable us to leave behind any pain of the past 

and any regrets or bitterness, 

entrusting the past to your mercy, 

the present to your love, 

and the future to your providence. 

Help us appreciate more the need 

to keep a good balance in our lives. 

May the holiday be for us a time of rest 

and recreation to help restore us 

and re-create us in your image and likeness, 

as we enjoy more of the love and presence of our families, 

on whom we ask your blessing. 

Amen.