Pray with us
Prayer for September
Oh Lord, we pray for renewal in our daily lives. Help us to walk in Your light, embracing each day with a sense of purpose and peace.
Please protect our residents, staff and all who serve you, Lord.
We pray for success of the Servants of God and guidance during the promotion of the cause for the canonisation as a couple, of Danny & Domitilla Hyams, the founders of LITTLE EDEN Society.
Daily prayer for LITTLE EDEN
Jesus, Great Harvester, who desires the salvation of all mankind, accept the offering of my life and work in assisting You to help garner the fields for the harvest. Teach me compassion, understanding and love for those most in need. Bless our Association; strengthen the bonds of love and charity amongst us, so that with hearts united we may say “Thy kingdom come”. Mary, comfort of the afflicted, pray for us.
Cause Prayer
Use this prayer for private devotions to request special intentions, favours, healings, requests or miracles through the intercession of Servants of God Domitilla and Danny, whom we believe are in the presence of Our Lord in heaven.
We believe, they are able to act as our intercessors, placing our requests before the Lord. Since we knew them when they were alive, we have a direct connection in requesting them to act as our intermediaries with Our Lord.
Lord God and Father,
inspired by the example of the power of prayer
in the lives of Domitilla and Danny,
in which they lived the Christian virtues of
Faith, Hope and Charity,
and through the example of their lives of Christian service
to our neighbours with intellectual disabilitities,
confidently and humbly we beg through their intercession
(state the request)
if this be your sovereign will, through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever.
AMEN
Those who obtain favours through the intercession of Domitilla and Danny Hyams are asked to notify the Postulator of their Cause at postulator@domitilladannycause.org.za or Postulator, PO Box 121 Edenvale 1610 South Africa.
Harvesters of Jesus September
A Season of Renewal at LITTLE EDEN Society
As Spring unfolds around us, we are reminded of the profound sense of renewal it brings. The flowers bloom, the trees begin to bud, and the earth awakens with new life. This is the season that is a powerful symbol of hope, growth, and transformation, not just in nature but also in our daily lives.
The Bible speaks to this theme of renewal in Ecclesiastes 3:1: “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Spring is a season of renewal—a time to embrace new beginnings and let go of the past. It is a time to reflect on the blessings we have and the new opportunities that lie ahead.
At LITTLE EDEN Society, we see the spirit of Spring reflected in the lives of our residents. Each day, they are given the opportunity to grow, learn, and experience life in a nurturing environment. For the 300 children and adults in our care, Spring symbolises hope and renewal. Just as the earth renews itself, so too do our residents find new ways to thrive, whether through learning new skills, engaging in therapeutic activities, or simply enjoying the warmth of the sun.
Isaiah 43:19 reminds us, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” This verse is a powerful reminder that God is always at work, bringing new life and possibilities even in the most challenging circumstances.
As we journey through this season of renewal, let us be inspired by the resilience and growth of the residents at LITTLE EDEN Society. Their daily progress is a testament to the power of love, care, and the belief that every life is precious and filled with potential. Spring is not just a time of renewal for nature, but also a time of spiritual and emotional renewal for us all. May we all be encouraged to embrace the new beginnings that this season offers and to continue supporting the work of LITTLE EDEN Society as we nurture the growth and well-being of those in our care.
Gaahele Mokgoro
Harvesters of Jesus monthly newsletter
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Prayer of St Francis of Assisi
(the LITTLE EDEN prayer)
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, let me sow pardon.
Where there is discord, let me sow harmony.
O Divine Master
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console,
to be understood, as to understand,
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Heaven’s special child
A meeting was held quite far from Earth
It’s time again for another birth,
Said the Angels to the Lord above –
This special child will need much love.
His progress may seem very slow,
Accomplishments he may not show,
And he’ll require much extra care
From all the the folk he meets down there.
He may not run or laugh or play,
His thoughts may seem quite far away.
In many ways he won’t adapt
And he’ll be known as handicapped.
So let’s be careful where he’s sent,
We want his life to be content.
Please Lord, find people whoWill do a special job for you.
They will not realise right away
The leading role they’re asked to play.
But with this child sent from above
Comes stronger faith and richer love.
And soon they’ll know the privilege given
In caring for a gift from heaven.
[Anon]
Beatitudes for friends of handicapped people
Blessed are those who take time to listen to our difficult speech,
For you help us to know that if we persevere, we can be understood.
Blessed are those who walk with us in public places and ignore the stares of strangers,
For in your companionship we find a haven of relaxation.
Blessed are those who encourage us to take up new challenges,
For our failures are outweighed by the times we surprise ourselves and you.
Blessed are those who think of us as people who love, and hurt, and feel joy and pain just like you do,
For in that respect we are normal.