The Prophet (peace be upon him) could have asked that those children who pelted him with stones be finished off. He could have asked the same for their intolerant parents. But he didn’t! He never took revenge for himself. Rather, he was a mercy to the world and only wanted the guidance and what was best for his people.

Or you possess a house of gold. Or you ascend into the sky. Even then, we will not believe in your ascension, unless you bring down for us a book that we can read.” Say, “Glory be to my Lord. Am I anything but a human messenger?” May our Lady of Roncesvalles grant you her motherly protection, defend you against all dangers of soul and body. Through her intercession may you arrive safely at the end of your pilgrimage. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you have no words to give thanks for all the wonders in every nook of the Camino.Julia: Julia means “youthful.” The name of famous actors and famous cooks, Julia is a name that never goes out of style. Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that you are my protector and provider. As I set off on this journey, I ask that you protect me from danger and provide for all my needs. You have promised that you will make all things work together for my good. Remind me that I am loved by you and that you are always working for me. May your love surround me, your Spirit guide me, your voice cheer me, your peace calm me, your shield protect me, your wisdom arm me, wherever you may lead me. In your mighty name, Amen. Almighty God, our Help and Refuge, Fountain of wisdom and Tower of strength, who knowest that I can do nothing without thy guidance and help; assist me, I pray thee, and direct me to divine wisdom and power, that I may accomplish this task, and whatever I may undertake to do, faithfully and diligently, according to thy will, so that it may be profitable to myself and others, and to the glory of thy Holy Name. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

A Merciful Journey is an engaging story of the experiences that shaped a young Australian in a time of worldwide upheaval.” Bruce Quirey, Newcastle Herald 2/7/05 I pray against any turbulence and any storm that will decide to rage against us through this journey. I declare and speak to the storms; Peace be still in Jesus’ name. If We willed, We could take away what We revealed to you. Then you will find for yourself no protecting guardian against Us. Lord Jesus, thank you so much for the gift of life and for how you have kept me. Lord, as I embark on this journey you will keep me safe from any accident and harm. Has your Lord favored you with sons, while choosing for Himself daughters from among the angels? You are indeed saying a terrible thing.To all—these and those—We extend from the gifts of your Lord. The gifts of your Lord are not restricted.

Jillian: A name meaning “youthful,” Jillian has so many cute variations—Jilly and Jill are the most common. Even God speaks self-referentially in these motherly terms. According to Isaiah, the Lord calls the people of Israel those “who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb (רחם),” telling them, “Even until your old age... and until [you have] gray hairs I will carry you. I have made [you], and I will bear [you]; I will carry, and I will save” (Isaiah 46:3-4). Say, “If you possessed the treasuries of my Lord’s mercy, you would have withheld them for fear of spending.” The human being has always been stingy. O Angel of Christ, holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me everything wherein I have offended thee every day of my life, and protect me from all influence and temptation of the evil one. May I nevermore anger God by any sin. Pray for me to the Lord, that He may make me worthy of the grace of the All-holy Trinity, and of the Most Blessed Theotokos, and of all the Saints. Amen. Your Lord knows you best. If He wills, He will have mercy on you; and if He wills, He will punish you. We did not send you as their advocate.

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And they ask you about the Spirit. Say, “The Spirit belongs to the domain of my Lord; and you were given only little knowledge.” When contemporary Bible readers realize the original Hebrew meaning of mercy, they can understand and experience the same sense of unceasing protection from “a God merciful (רחום; rachum) and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in fidelity and truth” (Exodus 34:6). Lord, you are so gracious and full of compassion. Please be with me if encounter misfortune on my journey. Thank you for being slow to anger and overflowing with mercy if I make a wrong turn along the way. You are good to all. Everything you do is full O glorious Apostle, Saint James,
who by reason of thy fervent and generous heart was chosen by Jesus
to be witness of His glory on Mount Tabor, and of His agony in Gethsemane;
thou, whose very name is a symbol of warfare and victory:
obtain for us strength and consolation in the unending warfare of this life,
that, having constantly and generously followed Jesus,
we may be victors in the strife and deserve to receive the victor’s crown in heaven.
Amen. And since such mercy comes from God, it endures for eternity: “You, O Lord, will remain forever, and your memorial [will last] from generation to generation. You shall arise, and you will have mercy (תרחם; terachem) on Zion” (Psalm 102:12-13). The psalmists knew that God’s mercy would be everlasting, and that heavenly protection would continue for all time.