An Unusually Quick Response to "Defend Us In Battle"

I remembered about my shift at the Adoration chapel today: a half-hour after it started. Adding to my frustration, a time-sensitive chore had to be done before I went there.

I was anything but calm as I swung into the parking lot and signed in. Happily, someone had been able to fill in for me: but my nerves were jangling.

Following my usual routine after getting seated in the Adoration chapel, I said the St. Michael's prayer.

This time, during the phrase "defend us in battle," I felt tension drop out of me.

I'm used to having my moods shift rapidly: but not in that direction.

The rest of my time in the chapel was calm, quiet, and shorter than usual. This week is going to be more hectic than usual: but I'm glad I spent time with the Blessed Sacrament.

Somewhat-related posts:

• "An Hour with Jesus: Staying Awake"
  (July 14, 2013)
• "Prayer! Meditation! Science!"
  (May 3, 2013)
• "Still Learning to Pray"
  (February 17, 2013)