October 17 (opportunities)
Dear Holy Spirit, Saint Ignatius was taken to Rome
under military guard after he was condemned to die in the Roman amphitheater.
On the way, he wrote inspiring letters to Christian communities. Nothing would
stop him from carrying out his ministry of preaching the Gospel. I ask him to
pray for me to continually find opportunities to build up Your kingdom, even
in the midst of problems. Keep me from being blinded by discouragement, so
that I may see that there are always opportunities to share the Gospel with
others. When there are roadblocks in my path, show me the way around them.
Saint Ignatius, pray for me. Amen.