Don Dolindo and the Surrender Prayer
On November 19, 1970, Don (Father) Dolindo Ruotolo died at the age of 88. He was a prophet of our time. Padre Pio once said of this priest from Naples, Italy, "The whole of paradise is in your soul." In his profound humility, Dolindo was able to hear the words of God. One of the treasures from the words which Jesus spoke to him was the teaching about total abandonment to God.
In this prayer, Jesus is talking to Don Dolindo and also to you. It begins: "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."
Oh Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything!