To discover in life a bit of joy…

A phrase from the prayer/poem called Prayer for Good Humor by St Thomas More. I got to know this poem just recently after watching a movie which focused on the life of Pope Francis. It was said that Pope Francis says the prayer every day. Only the first part below was recited, with a little twist – using but rather than what’s from the poem – and, which I think actually made the phrase stand out and be really funny. I laughed out so loud after hearing it.

Grant me, O Lord, a good digestion, but also something to digest.

I will leave it to you to search and find the whole poem.

From the full version, the last section stayed in my mind. And I try to say it when things are going in the wrong direction

Grant me, O Lord, a sense of good humor. Allow me the grace to be able to take a joke. To discover in life a bit of joy. And to be able to share it with others.

During this stay-home lock down, I became a community birder + creature watcher, and these sightings somewhat has brought humor and joy in my life.

I hope you have discovered, and continue to discover, something to give a bit of joy in your lives.

And if you happen to have someone named Joy sitting next to you while reading this, then you have more than just a bit.