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Prayer for November
Oh lord, we pray for the consecration of the souls of your departed children. We ask that you accept them into your loving arms in heaven, where forever their souls will be at 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 November
Gratitude for Every Gift, Big and Small
At LITTLE EDEN Society, we are continually reminded of the beauty and power of every act of generosity, no matter its size. Caring for our residents 300 children and adults living with profound intellectual disability is a mission that could only be accomplished through the combined support of many individuals, each giving according to their own means. From our big sponsors to those who donate their last bit of money, each contribution forms a crucial part of our work, embodying a beautiful mosaic of love, compassion, and sacrifice.
The Bible speaks to this with gentle but profound clarity, in the book of Mark, we read about the widow who gave two small copper coins at the temple. “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on” (Mark 12:43-44, NIV). This story reminds us that in God’s eyes, the heart behind the gift matters more than the amount. The widow’s offering may have seemed small, but its impact was immeasurable because it was given with faith and sacrifice.
In our experience at LITTLE EDEN, we witness this kind of faithful giving every day. Some of our donors have the resources to provide substantial financial support, making significant contributions that help us cover the costs of our facilities, specialised care, and life-enhancing therapies for our residents. Yet we are equally humbled by those who give what little they have, sometimes even from their last resources because they want to make a difference in the lives of our “angels.”
The Apostle Paul also speaks to this spirit of generosity, saying, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7, NIV). At LITTLE EDEN, we see how gifts from the heart, given freely and joyfully, bring God’s grace into the lives of our residents. We are grateful for every act of kindness, knowing that each one is a testament to the giver’s love and faith.
As we reflect on the generosity of our supporters, we are reminded of the immeasurable impact of a willing heart. Some may think that their small offering can’t make a difference, but it truly does. Whether large or small, every gift helps us fulfil our mission of providing a home, care, and love for our residents, enriching their lives and honouring the sanctity of each individual life. To each donor who has chosen to journey with us in caring for those who cannot care for themselves, we offer our deepest gratitude, celebrating the way you’ve shown us the power of a gift given in faith.
At LITTLE EDEN Society, we are privileged to witness these blessings daily, and we are profoundly grateful to each person who supports our mission, enabling us to uphold our core values of Respect, Sanctity of Life, and Love & Care®. May God bless you all richly for the love you share with our residents, and may we continue to give thanks for every gift—great and small—that allows us to do His work with humble hearts.
Gaahele Mokgoro
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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.