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Verses going around the top of the Chapel
“Peace be with you.” John 20-:21 and Philippians 4:6-7
“Peace be with you.” John 20-:21 Regardless of who we are, and where we are in life, we are all seeking peace and we truly find it when we can stand still with the Lord in the midst of all the chaos of the world in whatever the circumstance.
The verses are a subtle color to be gentle on the senses. We are so used to a world filled with bombarding us with advertising and trying hard to sell the latest and greatest thing. God is gentle, and the subtle verses are meant to be appreciated, observed and contemplated gradually as the Lord speaks to each one of us where we are.
Because Padre Pio is a big part of the chapel, it is fitting to use Philippians 4:6-7 as it is a more in-depth description of one of Padre Pio’s most well-known quotes, “Pray, hope and do not worry.” This was Padre Pio’s simplified way of telling us to surrender our worries in prayer and trust in God’s plans for each one of us. We should turn all of our worries over to the Lord in prayer and in return, he will give us peace. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Adoration Chapel
This Adoration Chapel had a Marian theme. I chose to have the Hail Mary going around the room. When you walk into the Adoration Chapel, the first words you see are, "The Lord is with thee" above where the Lord is, as a way to meditate upon the reality during prayer, that the Lord is with us in our time in Adoration.