August 23, 2023: In Challenging Times
Lord Jesus, When I come to You in prayer, Pleading because the time seems long, Please be with me for the distance, And help me bear the pace. When I am burdened or suffering And need to lean on You, If not strength, then in my weakness, Give me humility and grace. When I fail to understand Obstacles appearing in my way, Help me not to miss the markers Leading to a better place. When I feel weary from trying, Becoming discouraged or afraid, Inspire me, guide me, and hold me In Your loving embrace. Amen.
August 22, 2023: Marian Prayer for Hope
Mary, Queen of Heaven, please be with me when I need reminding that, with God, all things are possible. Please pray for me to be more open to what God intends and lovingly prepares for me. Amen.
August 21, 2023: Beyond What I Can Do
Lord Jesus, There is much in this world beyond what I can remedy, And so I come to You in prayer: For peace where there is war And for peacemakers; For the hungry and homeless And those who provide what they can; For the abandoned and abused And for unsung heroes; For the dehumanized and demoralized And for the gentlehearted who bring hope. Amen.
August 20, 2023: Servant of the Lord
Lord Jesus, I offer to You this simple prayer: Through the sacrifices I make, Whether chosen or thrust upon me, And through Your grace to be awake To blessings of Your love and mercy. Amen.
August 19, 2023: Together in Faith
Jesus, my Savior, I come to You today, To ask for Your blessing in prayer. Through the love You give to me, Please make me more loving and aware. For people around me, May I be a sign You are near. Should I meet with sorrow, Let me be Your hand to dry a tear. You are always with me, My hope when others might despair. May the faith you give to me Be a gift that I gratefully share. Amen.
August 18, 2023: Seeking in Faith
Lord Jesus, You willingly shared our life and have known both suffering and joy. Please grant me the grace to fruitfully share my life here and eternally with You. Amen.
August 17, 2023: Prayer to Grow in Faith and Love
Loving God, Although Your ways are far above mine, Sometimes I wish I could see Why things happen the way they do Or purpose not apparent to me. Lord Jesus, You promised a day to come Of not wanting to ask anything. Help me to have faith until the time That all questions and doubts take wing. Holy Spirit, Source of discernment and hope, May Your wisdom come into my soul. Please color my outlook with Your grace, Blessed palate for love made whole. Amen.
August 16, 2023: Prayer for Victims
Loving Lord Jesus, I pray for victims of every kind, For hope in You, who were victimized, too. For those hurt by violence, I pray for healing and peace. For those used as objects of desire or greed, I pray for freedom and dignity. For those whose livelihood has been lost, I pray for new opportunities to work. For the forgotten and neglected, I pray for recognition and love. Amen.
August 15, 2023: Mary, Now in Heaven
Blessed Virgin Mary, Assumed into heaven to become its Queen, Your soul and body made perfect, Please pray for fulfillment of my hope Of joining you, despite my flawed humanity. Amen.
August 14, 2023: Wisdom Beyond Me
Lord Jesus, I pray in gratitude For the people in my life who see Beyond the day-to-day problems And inspire hope in Your mercy. Amen.
August 13, 2023: The Gift of Today
Heavenly Father, Although today is in many ways like many others, Each day is uniquely Your gift. When I get too wrapped up in problems, Please help me to be open to Your love. When I think I have things figured out, Please help me to be open to surprises. When I don’t know quite what to do with Your gift, Please help me to think out of the box. Amen.
August 12, 2023: For Those I Miss
Blessed Virgin Mary, Whose beloved Son was snatched away, You know the loved ones I dearly miss. Please pray for our happy reunion In heaven’s joy and eternal bliss. Amen.
August 11, 2023: Prayer for Peace
Lord, You invite people to gather around the altar to be nourished by Your love. May those who come invite others as well, for all are welcome at Your table. Amen.
August 10, 2023: Prayer on a Summer Day
Loving God, At the dawning of a summer day, may Your love reawaken in me the desire to humbly seek You. In midday, with the sun overhead, may I be reminded that You sent Your Son to be light for all the world. As the sun sets in awesome majesty, may the sky’s spectacular hues fill my heart with gratitude. When dusk turns once again to night, may I be comforted that You give blessings as countless as the stars. Amen.
August 9, 2023: You Are Not Alone
Lord Jesus, Today, there will surely be things that I don’t understand: Why weather turns for the worse when a gentle breeze would do; Why people turn to violence when hearts are meant for love; Why comfort hasn’t come when suffering seems too hard to bear; and Why loneliness abides when company would find welcome. For all now facing a hard day and anyone not feeling very blessed today, Lord, I pray that you will make Your love more obvious, knowing that You understand. Amen.
August 8, 2023: Loving Lord, Guide Me
Believing in You, Lord, may my heart rejoice; please let Your love direct my thoughts and guide my every choice. Amen.
August 7, 2023: Light of Faith
Risen Lord, wherever I journey on Earth, may Your Holy Spirit within me shine for others to see. Amen.
August 6, 2023: To the Transfigured Lord
Lord Jesus, Transfigured before disciples in awe, May the glimpse You let them see Inspire and help me to follow You, Into eternal glory. When tasks before me are less than dazzling, May grace and humility Be blessings enabling what I do To serve and give You glory. In the heavenly place You have prepared, May I live eternally, Lowly servant reaching the height Of fullness in Your glory. Amen.
August 5, 2023: Prayer on a Faith Journey
On my journey of faith, O Lord, You are with me wherever I go. Please give me needed direction So that I may never become lost. May the highways and byways traveled here, Lead me to your loving embrace. Please keep me attentive to the signs As I seek to follow Your way. Amen.
August 4, 2023: Prayer to Have Faith
Lord Jesus, On this day and days to come, Help me as I seek to follow Your teaching Not to be afraid but just have faith That You help all to You outreaching. Amen.
August 3, 2023: Lord, Under My Roof
Lord, You willingly enter under my roof. May I never bar the gate or close the door to Your love. Amen.
August 2, 2023: Prayer for Brighter Days
Lord Jesus, When worries or anxieties cloud my outlook, Please bring me brighter days Through greater faith in Your care for me. When I encounter others in need of compassion, Please help me to brighten their days And reflect my faith in You. Amen.
August 1, 2023: To See God’s Greatness
Blessed Virgin Mary, please pray That I will come to see The greatness of all things That God desires for me. Amen.
July 31, 2023: For Understanding Among People
Lord, Though we are many in the world, Different cultures, languages, and beliefs, Please grant us understanding. Amen.
July 30, 2023: For Grandparents and the Elderly
Gracious God, Thank You for the love I feel, even through photographs and reminiscence. Thank You for the love that touches me in remembered words that seemed wiser as I began to understand. Thank You for grandparents and others whose years began before mine yet have become part of me.
July 29, 2023: Prayer to Look Beyond Suffering
Lord Jesus, Today, I ask for grace In everything I do, To take notice of my blessings And be filled with gratitude. Amen.
July 28, 2023: Come in Need of the Lord
Lord Jesus, I come to You in need And in Your care belong. Through Your blessing when I am weak, Please guide me and make me strong. Amen.
July 27, 2023: To Follow Your Plan
God, our Father, You lovingly give life to each with unique purpose. Please grant that I may always be open to Your creative plan. Amen.
July 26, 2023: Hope in the Lord
You came to share life with us here, The Father’s compassion made known; May hope in You dispel all my fears, In me, the light of Your love be shown. Amen.
July 25, 2023: Prayer to Stay on the Right Path
Lord Jesus, You are the Way. At times, I long for a roadmap, With my destination clearly marked. Even when I face an uphill climb, Please help me to stay on the right path, Guided by Your Holy Spirit in faith. Amen.