What is gratitude in Ignatian Spirituality?

April 3, 2020
John 10:31-42; Psalm 82
excerpt from my spiritual journal

Lord, I want to thank you, for all that you have done for me throughout my life.

You have protected me, and kept me safe, otherwise I would not be here.

You have brought my sons and grandchildren to this day with me.  I am truly grateful.

And here I read today that we are your children through Psalm 82, referenced by Jesus himself.  Children of God.  Children of God. Children of God, Children of God.

No matter how many times we say this, we can never truly comprehend or accept in our hearts the reality of what you have done for us, in making us, calling us, your children.

If this be true, we have nothing to fear (and it is true) not even this pandemic. For even if we die, you are still our Father, and you shall bring us home.

How Good you are to us, dear God.

Thank you for wisdom and grace, for  practical knowledge in everyday life, and for spiritual knowledge to know the things that are better for us, the more, as Ignatius would say, that we can walk and live and be in your ways.

Thank you Lord for your Presence, which brings peace and comfort to the heart.  Knowing your love and care brings great consolation to us in these difficult times, for many are suffering.

Hear our prayers dear Lord, for suffering humanity; hear dear Lord the cries of your children, and come to our aid.
In Jesus' Holy Name.  Amen.

Mother Mary, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
All the angels and saints, pray for us.

And may the Mercy of God be with us and remain with us, forevermore.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Amen.
André Rieu - Pie Jesu
Pie Jesus, lyrics below in Latin and in English

Excerpt from letter from Saint Ignatius to Father Simao Rodrigues
Rome, March 18, 1542
"...the grateful acknowledgment of blessings and gifts received is loved and esteemed both in heaven and on earth." 

"Pie Jesu" Latin lyrics
Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Qui tolls peccata mundi
dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Sepiternam
Sempiternam
Requiem

"Pie Jesu" English translation
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
everlasting
everasting
Rest