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People ask me a decent bit for advice on startups. Usually the advice is to work hard. Be strategic. Pick the right people. Build a great product. All great advice. My advice? Surrender Is usually a bit different. Here’s the prayer that changed my life. Fr Dolindo Ruotolo - Padre Pio’s spiritual director - had a vision of Jesus speaking to him. Here’s what He said: *shortened a bit for this post* “Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, blind, complete surrender to me produces the effect that you desire and resolves all difficult situations. Surrender to me does not mean to fret, to be upset, or to lose hope, nor does it mean offering to me a worried prayer asking me to follow you and change your worry into prayer. It is like the confusion that children feel when they ask their mother to see to their needs, and then try to take care of those needs for themselves so that their childlike efforts get in their mother’s way. Surrender means to placidly close the eyes of the soul, to turn away from thoughts of tribulation and to put yourself in my care, so that only I act, saying, “You take care of it.” How many things I do when the soul, in so much spiritual and material need, turns to me, looks at me and says to me, “You take care of it,” then closes its eyes and rests. In pain you pray for me to act, but that I act in the way you want. You do not turn to me, instead, you want me to adapt your ideas. You are not sick people who ask the doctor to cure you, but rather sick people who tell the doctor how to. Simply say “You take care of it,” and I will intervene, and I will resolve the most difficult situations. And when I must lead you on a path different from the one you see, I will prepare you; I will carry you in my arms; I will let you find yourself, like children who have fallen asleep in their mother’s arms, on the other bank of the river.” Jesus I surrender myself to You. You take care of it. - The Surrender Novena

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We’re so excited to partner with Divine Mercy University! Their integrated view of spiritual and mental health is an inspiration to us and we’re humbled to serve their community 🙏 AMDG. https://lnkd.in/gUS9gDkM

Praise God. So excited for this! 🙏 Learn more about Hallow for Schools: https://lnkd.in/gThcjmpX

We are thrilled to be a finalist for the 2024 Momentum Awards hosted by 1871! This recognition highlights our dedication to innovation and excellence in the tech community, as we strive to make prayer accessible to everyone. We’re humbled to be considered for such a prestigious award. We've been so blessed that the Hallow community continues to grow and that we can continue to help more people pray and build a relationship with God. 🙏 Help us win by casting your vote. Glory Be to God!

Over the past three years, Hallow for Schools has been honored to partner with 1,000+ Catholic schools nationwide to foster environments of increased faith and mental well-being for young minds through daily prayer and meditation. We have great hope in young people, whether they’re discovering the faith for the first time or returning to the faith, and we’re focused on connecting students with resources to help them draw closer to God both in the classroom and at home. One of our earliest partners, JSerra Catholic High School, is a shining example of creating an environment ripe for forming disciples for Christ. As a school community, JSerra has made prayer and spiritual growth an intentional, school-wide priority - and the fruits are a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit, the faith of the students, their families, and the faculty. We recently visited JSerra to ask students and faculty about their experience using Hallow and hear how the Lord has transformed their lives individually and as a school community. Special thanks to everyone at JSerra for sharing your stories with us and to our friends at Mission By Design for chronicling them so beautifully! Is there a school you feel could benefit from the Hallow for Schools program? We'd be honored to serve them! You can learn more and refer a school here: https://lnkd.in/g2vrdVUu - or email us at schools@hallow.app.

May is Mental Health Month, and we recognize that many educators are called to support the strengthening of their students’ mental and spiritual well-being. We believe that a close relationship with God through daily prayer paves the way for this and creates a foundation of spiritual and mental health. We've put together a Mental Health Library, available for free, which includes a collection of powerful prayers, meditations, and sessions to support the mental wellness of educators and their students through a deepened relationship with God. Explore the library here: https://lnkd.in/gw4Ya6SC #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

An honor and a blessing to support the Holy Father and The Pope Video initiative. Prayers for all the amazing men and women religious, and seminarians, living out their religious vocations and serving the Church in so many ways.

500,000,000 prayers prayed with Hallow!!! 💜🙏 We’re so grateful to everyone who has invited us into their faith journey. It’s truly a blessing. AMDG.

If you're in Pittsburgh for NCEA 2024, come see the Hallow team at booth 415! Stop by, say hi and grab some coffee, posters, stickers, and other Hallow gear. Plus you can enter your school to win a $1,000 shopping spree! We'd love to meet you and share how we can support your students and faculty! National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)