May 10, 2017: Nighttime Prayer
Attentive God, Each day, when darkness comes again, You set the stars for guidance. May I bring prayers to You in faith, And listen in the silence. Amen.
May 09, 2017: Free to Follow the Lord
Jesus, Lord and Savior,
Rather than freedom to have my way,
From sin I want to be set free.
May blessings through serving You today
Help me to follow where You lead. Amen.
May 08, 2017: Prayer to Fulfill My Mission
Loving Father, You sent Your Son into the world, Where He walked on dusty roads and water; Please grant me the faith and grace I need To serve You from this moment onward. Lord Jesus, You sent the Apostles to go forth, To find welcome or shake the dust from their feet; Please help me to reflect Your love, By forgiving and leading others to faith. Holy Spirit, You have been sent to dwell within me, So that my life is never empty; Please help me to see renewed purpose And look for each day’s new opportunities. Amen.
May 07, 2017: In Thanks for Vocations
Loving Father, You give each of us a vocation. To You, I give thanks For couples whose hearts share one love, And parents who treasure The children given to their care; For men and women in ordained and religious life, Whose presence brings comfort To a world in need of ministry; For single laypeople who serve You When they could be self-centered instead; For all of the faithful, whose purpose is Fulfillment of their place in Your eternal plan. Amen.
May 06, 2017: 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.
May 05, 2017: Grateful Follower
Lord, the sacrifice You made is without compare; for Your unending love, I come to You in grateful prayer. Amen.
May 04, 2017: To Do God’s Will
Blessed Virgin Mary, please be with me as I pray that whatever God desires be done through me each day. Amen.
May 03, 2017: Reflection of Your Love
Father, the glory of creation, You have set before us. With voice and heart, I give You praise, My prayer a song with joyful chorus. In Your image, You created me, Giving both life and soul. May all I do reflect Your love, While giving of self, becoming whole. Amen.
May 02, 2017: To Share Hope
Lord Jesus, You gave love beyond compare. Help me to give to others the hope You came to share. Amen.
May 01, 2017: Morning Prayer
Loving Father, If I awakened today wondering what will be, May I look for the guidance of Your Spirit in me. If today I experience loneliness, May Your Son’s compassion fill the emptiness. If in body, mind, or spirit is pain, May I turn to You for hope sustained. If the answer to a prayer occurs, May I be grateful that every prayer is heard. If I fail to seek You in all that I do, May the desire to serve You be renewed. Amen.
April 30, 2017: For Trust in God
Creative God, Beneath the dome of the sky, Are vastness yet embrace. May I trust in Your eternal plan, Through everything I face. Amen.
April 29, 2017: For the Suffering
Lord Jesus, Please be with the suffering in their need. For those who have lost family and friends, Please give comfort in their grief; For those in need of healing from illness or injury, Please give strength. Where homes and livelihoods have been lost, Please keep the victims close in the hearts Of people who can help. Where there is fear, please grant faith. Amen.
April 28, 2017: Prayer for Family
Heavenly Father, To You, I give thanks for the Holy Family: For the gentle presence of Mary, The upright example of Joseph, And for the obedience of Jesus. For my family members, I offer prayers for our needs And ask that we may be for one another A reflection of the Holy Family’s love. Amen.
April 27, 2017: Drawing Closer to the Lord
Lord, You have walked before me, showing me the way. When I lag behind, please help me draw closer to You. Amen.
April 26, 2017: Eternal Life and Love
Lord Jesus, In You there is no greater love, And that love lives now in me. May I one day be in heaven above, Where loves lives on eternally. Amen.
April 25, 2017: Praying Beyond What I Want
Lord Jesus, You know all that I need and desire, Although I sometimes confuse the two. When what I want fails to transpire, Please grant me greater faith in You. Amen.
April 24, 2017: Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd, I come to You with faithfulness That You hear my every prayer. For anyone hurt through my sin, I ask for Your blessing and care. Amen.
April 23, 2017: Prayer for Divine Mercy
Lord Jesus, Risen Savior, Born to redeem Your sheep gone astray, As a shepherd desiring that none be lost, You gave Your love and earthly life, Forgiving even as You died on the Cross. In faith, I ask for Your Divine Mercy. In humble prayer, I come before You, Undeserving of the compassion desired, For sin, although forgiven, leaves A mark upon perfect Creation defiled. In hope, I ask for Your Divine Mercy. With Easter joy that You have risen And belief that You will not abandon me, May Your words echo in my heart, Overcoming my fears and bringing peace. In love, I ask for Your Divine Mercy. Amen.
April 22, 2017: Trying My Best
Lord Jesus, You accepted people in Your life, not expecting flawless friends; Help me to try my best and on Your mercy still depend. Amen.
April 21, 2017: To Seek Peace
God, our Father, almighty and yet all-loving: For people in power, I pray That they will seek the peace which comes Only through serving You. Lord Jesus, victim and yet our Savior: For the vulnerable, I pray That they will know the peace of being loved By people serving You. Holy Spirit, one in God and yet dwelling in me: For all who feel crushed in spirit, I pray That they will receive peace and every grace Needed for serving You. Amen.
April 20, 2017: Be with Me Lord
Lord Jesus, who came into Your disciples’ presence although the door was locked, may I open my heart to Your peace and not be afraid. Amen.
April 19, 2017: The Glory of Springtime
Loving God,
As the days grow longer,
With each sunrise may I be reminded
That You sent Your Son
To be light for the world!
In the rains that water
Ground trampled and dry, may I be reminded,
As on the road to Emmaus,
Of the yearning for Words of life!
And if a rainbow should appear
And I gaze toward the heavens, may I be reminded
Of the covenant You made
And the spectrum of Your love.
Amen.
April 18, 2017: Remain with Me
Lord Jesus,
Remembering Your Passion, may I follow where you lead, and though I may be fearful, find in You the strength I need.
When I am burdened or distressed, please roll away the heavy stone so that I may feel You with me, not abandoned or alone.
Risen Savior, You appeared, but unrecognized at first; when I fail to see Your face, in Your love my heart immerse.
Amen.
April 17, 2017: To Recognize the Lord
Risen Savior, You appeared, though unrecognized at first. When I fail to see Your face, in Your love my heart immerse. Amen.
April 16, 2017: Prayer to the Risen Lord
Lord Jesus, Risen Savior, To You I offer joyful praise For the compassion that You give. Grateful prayer to You I raise, Who have shown me how to live. In faith, I want to follow You, Although I sometimes stumble. Please guide me as I pursue Life in You, Savior most humble. You know without my voicing Every blessing, dream, and care. With Easter hope and rejoicing, I come to You in thankful prayer. Amen.
April 15, 2017: Prayer for Holy Saturday
Lord, please help me as I seek You, Ever in need of Your guidance and graces. Where You have gone ahead of me, May I come to see what Your love embraces. Amen.
April 14, 2017: Prayer on Good Friday
Loving Savior, I come with heavy heart, for the sins You bore for me. With love You sacrificed Yourself, although I am unworthy. I come to You, who know the pain of the Passion You endured. No suffering of mine compares, O Sacred Heart most pure. I come to You with faithfulness that You hear my every prayer. For anyone hurt through my sin, I ask for Your blessing and care. Amen.
April 13, 2017: Prayer for Holy Thursday
Jesus, how should I attend to You? Please awaken in me the insight To see even small acts of kindness As ways to serve You, my Lord and Light.
April 12, 2017: Prayer for Wednesday of Holy Week
Lord Jesus, may the love that I give Reflect Your compassion for me. With gentleness of heart, may I live, Here and in heavenly glory. Amen.
April 11, 2017: Prayer for Tuesday of Holy Week
Lord, please give me patience to endure When Your timeline isn’t mine. Help me to do Your will today My life with Yours to intertwine. Amen.