July 21, 2015: Prayer When Missing Loved Ones
Lord Jesus, You know from within my heart The loved ones whom I miss the most. It’s not that they were perfect, But their style of loving was perfectly fine. In Your compassion, please help me To share their love, which is still a part of me. It’s not that every minute together was noteworthy, Yet there are times that I wish we could have had Even just one more ordinary, everyday moment together. In Your eternal care, please help me Not to miss today’s opportunities to be a blessing For people around me, who may be missing someone, too. There were many times I said “good-bye” With the casualness that comes from familiar routines. Please help me to grow in appreciation Of the people still with me here. In your infinite concern, please also help me not to take Love and time for granted. Please renew in me the blessed hope of being together with You and loved ones eternally. Amen.
July 20, 2015: Trust in the Lord
If what I do seems to fall short, Or plans envisioned turn out differently, Please grant me the hope I need. If I become discouraged or impatient, May I place more trust in You. Amen.
July 19, 2015: Your Gift of Peace
Lord Jesus, You said to your apostles, Peace be with you. For nations and people in conflict, We pray that resolution be sought Through Your love that knows no bounds. For families knocked down by hardship, We pray for rebuilding With You as the cornerstone. Lord Jesus, May our prayers and interactions Lead to the peace that is Your gift. Amen.
July 18, 2015: Building the Kingdom
Lord Jesus, who promised to remain with us, where there is destruction in the world, may people come together and know that they are never alone. Amen.
July 17, 2015: To Care for Those in Need
Heavenly Father, it is sometimes easier for me to keep my distance than to take the first step in reaching out to someone in need. Please help me to follow Your example of attentive love. Amen.
July 16, 2015: Love, the Greatest Part of Me
Though my heart has many rooms, Some empty and some crowded with cares, Please grant me always the love I need. Though I ask, too, for faith and hope, May thelove be the greatest part of me. Amen.
July 15, 2015: A Forgiving Heart
Loving Lord Jesus, When I harbor anger Even though Your mercy to me abounds, Please give me a more forgiving heart.
July 14, 2015: Faith Beyond Understanding
Lord Jesus, When I fail to understand Or want to know more than I could bear, Please grant me the faith I need. When answers remain hidden from me, May I seek more strongly to believe.
July 13, 2015: Prayer on a Summer Day
Loving God, For flowers arrayed in splendor And the sound of morning birdsong, I give You thanks and praise. May the blessings of this summer day Be reminders that You care for me Even more than sparrows or fields. For treasured hours of daylight And welcome respite in the shade, I give you thanks and praise. May the blessings of this summer day Be reminders of Your grace outpoured To follow in the light of the Lord. For the setting of the sun And the sky in glorious hues, I give You thanks and praise. May the blessings of this summer day Be reminders that belief in You Should color everything I do. Amen.
July 12, 2015: Strength to Bear Hardship
Lord Jesus, You are our Savior, Willing to suffer though You do not sin, Eager to lighten our burden with Your mercy. With whatever strength I have in body and spirit, Please help me to bear the hardships I face And to bring Your love to others. Amen.
July 11, 2015: Faith to Overcome My Fears
Lord, help me to seek You with growing faith and, because You are with me, not be afraid.
July 10, 2015: To Live in Faith
Lord Jesus, Humbly I ask, in my imperfect faith, For the blessing of Your Holy Spirits grace: To profess eternal truth that is You, In the words I say and in all that I do. To celebrate the nourishment You give That, in believing, forever I will live. To proceed in ways that let others see Grace-filled wonder and hope, because I believe. To pray with confidence that when I seek, Though I may grow tired, You hasten to meet. To welcome You always into my heart And Your abiding love to others impart. Amen.
July 9, 2015: Grace Gladly Given
Lord God, I ask for the grace of Your Holy Spirit with faith that grace is gladly given. Through your grace, please help me to do You will in the circumstances of this day. Amen.
July 8, 2015: Marian Prayer of Hope
Blessed Virgin Mary, please pray for me. At times I ask myself, “How can this be?” Please pray that I will always trust the Lord And, in that trust, find a measure of serenity. Blessed Virgin Mary, please pray for me. When what was
July 7, 2015: Around Your Table
Lord Jesus, You invite people to gather around the altar at Mass, to be nourished through Word and Eucharist. May I nourish the people around me through Your love that is part of me. Where there is unrest in the world, may people gather around tables to resolve what violence cannot. Amen.
July 6, 2015: A Walk with the Lord
In the woods, with dappled light, lie roots and rocks I may not see. Lord Jesus, please be with me, though I stumble along the way. Only from a distance does the route to a mountain summit seem clear. Lord Jesus, be my foothold while showing me the way. In the sands of shore or desert, footprints quickly disappear. Lord Jesus, walk beside me when it seems hard to follow Your way. On the sidewalks of a city, Each intersection holds a choice. Lord Jesus, guide me constantly in all Your loving ways. Amen.
July 5, 2015: For the Hungry
Heavenly Father, Where there is hunger in the world, may people sharing what they have nourish faith and hope. Amen.
July 4, 2015: The Gift of Freedom
Loving Father, Among the gifts most treasured That you give to humankind Is the gift of freedom To seek You with heart and mind. May we faithfully choose to do What is pleasing in Your sight, For the peace that is Your legacy Comes from doing what is right. May we never take for granted The blessings of life and liberty; We pray for all who are oppressed, Afraid to praise You openly. May rights belonging to each person Go hand in hand with being Members of one Body in Christ, In whom we find our meaning. May we remember in our prayers The souls of all whose lives are spent In declaration of sacred truths upheld, Trusting in Your providence. Amen.
July 3, 2015: Freedom to Serve the Lord
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks for the cherished freedom to serve You wherever I may be. Amen.
July 2, 2015: To Shine in Faith
Jesus, You made the Father’s compassion known. Through me, may the light of Your love be shown. Amen.
July 1, 2015: To Live in Holiness
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks, For in Your eternal plan, You created me to fulfill a part, Giving every blessing I need And writing Your love upon my heart. Lord Jesus, You showed me how to live, Then in heaven prepared a place for me; You know my every fault and strength, And the person You want me to be. Holy Spirit, Through Baptism, You came To dwell within me and remain always So that I should not be afraid, With You to guide me throughout each day. Amen.
June 30, 2015: Discovering God’s Love
Heavenly Father, In the world, new discoveries are made, Wonders of Your all-knowing and loving creation. May I have faith that You know and yet love me Beyond my wildest imagination. Amen.
June 29, 2015: A Daily Disciple
Lord Jesus, When I am a less than enthusiastic follower, Please refresh me in my zeal. When I am hurting or need forgiveness, In Your love, please help me heal. When I am blessed with accomplishment or well-being, May gratitude be what I feel. Amen.
June 28, 2015: Following Jesus
Lord Jesus, to a world in need of a Shepherd You came; may I follow You and never go astray. Amen.
June 27, 2015: To Spread God’s Word
Lord Jesus, You spread the Gospel message Without computer, car, or phone. In my interactions, please help me To make Your message known. Amen.
June 26, 2015: Dependent on the Lord
Heavenly Father, As a child dependent On You for every care, Please help me to become A sign of the love You bear. For the blessings of faith To live and share, With gratitude I come to You Who hear my every prayer. Amen.
June 25, 2015: 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.
June 24, 2015: Lord, Constantly with Me
Lord Jesus, In the sunlight and shade of summer days, May I know You are always with me; As You, Lord, are constant in love and faith, Please grant whatever help I may need. Amen.
June 23, 2015: 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.
June 22, 2015: Lord, You Know Me
Loving Lord Jesus, Who noticed the merest touch to Your cloak, I give You thanks that I need never fear Being lost in the crowd of people coming to You. Beyond the words spoken, You know people’s hearts, And I give You thanks that You always hear My needs even beyond the prayers I bring to You. Amen.