September 28, 2023: Prayer of Adoration
Heavenly Father, May all of Creation give You glory, Especially humankind, For we have the choice to be true To the reason we came into being. May we use our talents as You intend, Striving toward perfection, And though our efforts will fall short, Live in devotion, faith, and dignity. May we humbly seeking forgiveness, For You never turn us down If in sorrow we come to You, Lord God, Who desire humility. May we love as selflessly as we can Putting needs of others first– Reflecting Your compassion and The Holy Spirit within our being. Amen.
September 27, 2023: To Share the Lord’s Gifts
Lord Jesus, Please grant me hope in times of hardship, Faith in Your promises, life-giving and true, Belief in Your love unfailing, And desire to share these gifts coming from You. Amen.
September 26, 2023: Heavenly Treasure
Heavenly Father, The effects of my words or deeds or prayers May be invisible to me, And yet I believe that goodness will come If, in faith, I let You work through me. Please show me where I can be of help, Even in a small way. Help me to reach the potential You intend In all I do and pray today. Amen.
September 25, 2023: For the Vulnerable
Heavenly Father, For all who are suffering, I pray For spiritual comfort anew. For those who feel helpless, I pray For the wisdom to turn to You. Amen.
September 24, 2023: Lord, Who Loved Me First
You have already shown the way To those who hunger and thirst. Please fill my heart and soul with Your love, Lord, who suffered because You loved first. Amen.
September 23, 2023: Prayer in Changing Seasons
Lord Jesus, In this time of changing seasons, May You find me changing, too, For I long to be a better disciple, Ever more closely following You. In planted fields where seed has grown, May I find hope and delight, For You have planted faith to take root and grow As You keep me in Your caring sight. In the change from summer to fall, May I see with grateful praise That life and seasons are given to reflect The wonders of Your glorious ways. Amen.
September 22, 2023: Loving Lord Jesus
Loving Lord Jesus, When I look ahead, may I seek to follow where You lead, whether among people who may ask something of me, a quiet place where I might pray, or acceptance of the comfort You offer because You have known the spectrum of human emotions and focused on love that all people need. Amen.
September 21, 2023: For World Peace
Loving God, May the peace that begins within the heart When Your love is accepted there Spread throughout the world And bring an end to violence everywhere. Amen.
September 20, 2023: Father, Son, and Spirit
Heavenly Father, In the work of creation, You have set us As stewards of what You have made. May I use Your gifts for good purpose, Seeking beyond whatever will wither or fade. Lord Jesus, In the ministry which You began on Earth, You gave us the Good News to share. May I continue in faith to be A messenger telling of hope beyond compare. Holy Spirit, In every way that You inspire and guide us, You lead us to serve You and discern. May I never cease to believe in Your presence with me and for me at every turn. Amen.
September 19, 2023: Prayer for Direction
Loving God, With sunrise a glorious light, For each new day You make, May I see on today’s horizon The direction I should take. Amen.
September 18, 2023: Prayer for Healing
Lord, who healed through Your words and touch, In faith I fervently ask: For healing of the sick and injured, according to Your will, And spiritual strength among those who suffer still; For emotional healing of heartrending needs Among those who long for quietude and peace; For spiritual healing through forgiveness received And the hope that comes to all who believe; For healing of people after ravages of any kind, And Your mercy for the afflicted in body, soul, or mind. Amen.
September 17, 2023: Prayer to Take Measure
Lord, please help me to take measure In ways that You will bless. If things haven’t gone just as I planned, Help me see Your answer to, “What’s next?” For Your plan is eternal, Beyond my wildest hopes and dreams. Now that I have come this far, Please be my guide on the road before me. Amen.
September 16, 2023: Marian Prayer for Encouragement
Blessed Virgin Mary, When I am discouraged or afraid, Longing for encouragement, Please hold me close within your heart, Wellspring of comfort through your faith. Amen.
September 15, 2023: To Know God’s Love
To know the love of God, Do I need to look far? A glorious sunrise and glistening dew, Songbirds and a summer breeze, Snowcapped mountains against an azure backdrop: Creation allows me to see The love of God, our Creator.
September 14, 2023: Lord, You Are My Help
Lord Jesus, You are my help, For anyone who comes to You Will not be turned away. Longing for Your gentleness, I turn to You today. Lord Jesus, You are my help, For You came to teach and heal, Giving hope through Your Word. In Your compassion now I pray With hope, for I am heard. Lord Jesus, You are my help, For giving Yourself upon the Cross Has opened heaven’s doors. May I be blessed in joining My suffering with Yours. Amen.
September 13, 2023: Evening Prayer
Loving God, as the sun sets in glorious hues, may I join all creation in giving glory to Your name. As the stars appear, I give You thanks for guiding me in times of darkness on a journey of faith. As the moon reflects light, I ask for Your grace to live in a way that reflects Your love. Amen.
September 12, 2023: Prayer to Our Merciful God
Almighty God and Father, May I be open to forgiveness, Received and given as You will. May I live faithfully with joy And holy purpose to fulfill. Amen.
September 11, 2023: Freedom to Serve the Lord
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks for the cherished freedom to serve You wherever I may be. Amen.
September 10, 2023: Prayer in Gratitude for Grandparents
Gracious God, thank You For the precious gift of grandparents And grandchildren, together blessed— Loving with love overflowing, Side by side or in reminiscence. Thank You for everyday moments: Mints in the old candy jar, A stuffed toy hugged after its mend, Muddy shoes at the frog pond, Favorite stories read before bed. With thanks, I bring to You this prayer For all grandparents and grandchildren, Especially those dear to me. May we learn from one another And stay ever in Your company. Amen.
September 9, 2023: Prayer in Humility
Lord Jesus, You came into the world for all people, yet You care individually for me. I pray for peace among the nations and ask for Your blessings in my need. You came that Your Word would reach afar, yet humble offerings, you treasure. May what I do give homage to You, Who love me beyond all measure. Amen.
September 8, 2023: For Schoolchildren
May the children dear to me Pursue their lessons enthusiastically. While from home they are away, Lord, please watch over them in study and play. Through all the subjects they are taught, May goodness be in heart and thought. I hope that as they strive and grow, Kindness to others, they will show. Most of all, Lord, this I pray: That they will follow in Your loving way. Amen.
September 7, 2023: To Engage in Life Faithfully
Lord Jesus, When challenges come my way, May Your example remind me That being blessed is not the same As being unchallenged or carefree. Amen.
September 6, 2023: Love, Faith, and Hope
Heavenly Father, Whose love knows no bounds, Please help me to be more loving Today than yesterday. Lord Jesus, Whose compassion knows no barriers, Please help me to face each obstacle With ever greater faith. Holy Spirit, Whose presence knows no borders, Please help me in my need To hope in heaven here on Earth. Amen. Alleluia.
September 5, 2023: Prayer for Help in Need
Lord, I come to You in grateful prayer, Filled with faith and hope and need. Please help me in all I do today To seek You, who by example lead. Amen.
September 4, 2023: Prayer for All Who Labor
Lord Jesus, How often, as a child, did You marvel At the things that Joseph made? Please bless all who work with skillful hands, Building the Kingdom through their trades. You grew up in the love and care of Mary, Who became our Mother, too. Please bless the unsung work of parents In bringing children close to You. You told a parable of workers waiting In the vineyard to labor. Please bless all now searching for new work; Through employment, grant them favor. To each person is granted a vocation, Holy purpose to fulfill. Please bless workers devoted in every field With strength to do the Father’s will. Amen.
September 3, 2023: Caring and Creative God
Heavenly Father, Creator of all, May Your concern through all I face Renew my hope in the love You write on hearts and then retrace. Amen.
September 2, 2023: Rooted in the Lord
Through parables, Lord, You made known What fields and orchards repeat. May I allow seeds of faith and forgiveness To take root ever more deeply in me. Amen.
September 1, 2023: Care for Creation
Loving Father, You have created all times and seasons, and yet Your love is infinite. May I share Your care for creation, Fulfilling my role within it. Amen.
August 31, 2023: To Spread Hope
Lord, through the blessings I receive, help me to give to others the hope of one day sharing eternal life with You and Mary, our Blessed Mother. Amen.
August 30, 2023: Prayer to the Spirit Within
Holy Spirit, You are life within me and inspire all that is good. May the promises of Baptism fill my heart with hope. Amen.