Prayers For Special Times
For Faith at All Times
Lord Jesus,
In each new day,
Let me be open to faith renewed.
If I awaken refreshed,
May I remember that You have given me rest.
If there is pain,
May Your light come over me to reduce its shadow.
Throughout the day,
Let me be open to faith renewed.
Should a visitor come,
May the welcome I extend come from You.
When I am lonely,
May Your compassion fill the emptiness.
At this day's end,
Let me be open to faith renewed.
If the answer to a prayer has come,
May I give bounteous thanks.
If I come before You in supplication,
May You find me also attentive to Your response.
At all times,
Let me be open to faith renewed.
Amen.
Prayer Before Mass
Heavenly Father,
Your word is creative
Sustaining all that You have made.
In the words of Holy Scripture,
You speak life-giving words to us.
Lord Jesus,
You gathered the disciples at table,
Giving us sacred bread and wine.
Through the Holy Eucharist,
You nourish Your body, the Church.
Holy Spirit,
You came to dwell within us,
Providing oneness though we are many.
In the gifts given to each,
You complete what we begin in faith.
Amen.
Prayer In Time of Illness and Struggle
Lord,
You have suffered so much for my sake.
When your example is difficult to follow,
Strengthen me in faith.
When the pain of body, mind or spirit
Leave me feeling abandoned and alone,
Hold me in Your loving embrace.
Lord,
In every moment, there is purpose.
In every prayer, there is hope.
In You, there is life everlasting.
Amen.
Prayer for Vocations
Loving and gracious Father,
You give us each a vocation.
May those called to marriage and family life
Grow in shared faith and love.
May ordained priests and deacons
Be a sign of Your sacramental presence among us.
May sisters and brothers in religious life
Fulfill the missions entrusted to them.
May single laypeople
Dedicate themselves to serving others.
For all who seek to discover their vocations,
We offer our prayers
That they will find the inspiration
To go wherever you lead.
Amen.
Prayer for the Faithfully Departed
Within my heart, there is a place
that no one else can fill.
Though you reside now in God's embrace,
I miss your loving presence still.
With faith in the promises God will keep,
You have journeyed ahead,
To a place without sorrow or tears to weep
Prepared for you as Jesus said.
During the time on Earth we shared,
You became part of me,
To give to others in need of care
To give in loving memory.
Amen.
*The prayers on this web page are from Heart of the Nation and have the bishop's imprimatur, meaning that they are all approved Catholic prayers. These prayers may be used at home, in meetings, or on other occasions for not-for-profit purposes. If you publish the prayers please credit Heart of the Nation.
