April 15, 2015: Thank You, Lord
Lord Jesus, How often do I put myself first, Instead of thanking, only asking? Lord, whose gaze never averts, Thank You for Your love everlasting. Amen.
April 14, 2015: Reaching for the Lord
Lord Jesus, Like the plants that reach toward sunlight to grow and flourish, yet I thirst for water living. I give You thanks for love outpoured, Light of faith, Bread to nourish, wellspring of love and giving. In storms that I must weather, let me turn to You in faith, for You alone can calm my fear. May I seek to serve You better, while knowing that You await all who seek to find You near. Amen.
April 13, 2015: Prayer for Grace in Gratitude
Lord God, today, I ask for grace, In all that I say and do, To look around me, see my blessings, And live in wondrous gratitude. Amen.
April 12, 2015: Prayer for Divine Mercy
Loving 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. Good Shepherd, please forgive me. With hope in Your mercy, people came, Suffering from ravages of every kind; Through Your words and healing touch You cured affliction of body, soul, and mind. Lord Jesus, please heal me. In humble prayer, I come before You, Undeserving of the compassion I seek But desirous of Your mercy. In faith I ask, for You do not spurn the weak. Risen Lord, please have mercy on me.
April 11, 2015: Marian Prayer for Comfort
Holy Mary, Mother of God, be with me as I pray. When I am discouraged or afraid And long for a mothers comfort, Please hold me close within your heart Through the struggles that I face. Amen.
April 10, 2015: Prayer for Peace
Peace that is Your gift, You lovingly leave with us. When I need to forgive or ask forgiveness, Please grant me the peace of leaving sin behind. Your peace is a gift Given for the purpose of sharing. When I can give comfort or help, Please share Your love through me. Amen.
April 9, 2015: Prayer for Friends
Loving Father, To You, I give thanks for the Lord Jesus, sent into the world to live among us and to be a patient, understanding, and sometimes challenging friend. For my friends, I offer prayers of gratitude that we have been drawn together. With each other’s love and help, may we draw closer to You. Amen.
April 8, 2015: As One Blessed
Lord God, Through the blessings that You give to me May I respond with love to others in need. Amen.
April 7, 2015: Eastertime Morning Prayer
At the dawning of this new day, Please renew in me the certainty That You desire for each a place With You for all eternity. In the light of early morning, Please reawaken Your love in me; Your compassionate outpouring, Let me show to others in need. As Your plan before me unfolds, May the glory I envision Remain within my heart to hold, For You have lived, died, and risen!
April 6, 2015: 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 5, 2015: 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 4, 2015: Following the Lord
Lord Jesus, Recalling Your compassion, May I follow where You lead, And though I me falter at times, Find in You the strength I need. Amen.
April 3, 2015: 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 death that You endured. No suffering of mine compares with Yours, 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 2, 2015: To Live Lovingly
Lord Jesus, Through parables that You once spoke, You taught us how to live. In a world in need of compassion, May I be loving and attentive. Amen.
April 1, 2015: Giving Thanks to God
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks that In every moment, there is purpose, In every prayer, there is hope; In You, there is life everlasting. Amen.
March 31, 2015: Gratitude for Friendship
Lord Jesus, How wonderful it must have been for friends Who came to know You during Your lifetime. Thank you for the friends You give me, In whose love I see Your holy face. Amen.
March 30, 2015: Always in God’s Sight
To grow in faith, may I always turn Toward You, my Lord and Light. Help me see, in times of darkness, That I am always in Your sight. Amen.
March 29, 2015: To See Goodness
Lord Jesus, thank you for your example seeing the goodness in people and forgiving readily. Please help me when I am tempted to treat others less than lovingly. Amen.
March 28, 2015: Prayer Before Mass
God, our Father, Your Word is creative, Sustaining what You have made. May Holy Scripture bring me new hope In the blessings which I await. Lord Jesus, Remembering Your love, In Your care, I am gratefully blessed. I am one in the communion of faith Gathered for Word and Eucharist. Holy Spirit, Come in wind or whisper, Giving me comfort and grace. Constant companion on my lifes journey, Be my help in struggles I face. Amen.
March 27, 2015: For Every Opportunity
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks That in every time and circumstance You place within eternity The potential of each moment A lifetime opportunity. Amen.
March 26, 2015: Created in God’s Image
Almighty God, Creator, In Your image You made me To do Your gracious will, With every grace and blessing I need, Please guide me in holy purpose to fulfill. Amen.
March 25, 2015: Thankful for Compassion
Lord Jesus, Crowds gathered to listen to Your words As You spoke in ways that changed their lives. Thank you for the echoes of your compassion, Repeating today what it means to follow You. Amen
March 24, 2015: Prayer As a Child of God
Lord Jesus, You said that we should be as children. When my efforts fall short, Please grant me the grace To come to You, Trusting that You will help. When I wonder what the future holds, Please grant me the faith To enthusiastically anticipate Surprises in Your gifts to be received. When I am hurting, Please grant me the assurance That You will embrace me When I come to You for comfort. When I am happy, Please grant me the blessing Of knowing that in You My joy can be complete. Amen.
March 23, 2015: Never Abandoned
Lord, when pain of body, mind, or spirit leave me feeling abandoned or alone, please hold me in Your loving embrace. Amen.
March 22, 2015: Faith Over All
Lord, on days I awaken refreshed, may I give thanks that You have given me rest. If there is pain, may it never overshadow Your Light in my life. Amen.
March 21, 2015: Prayer for Healing
St. Cosmas and St. Damian, please pray with me To the Lord, who worked miraculous healing through you. In faith and hope, I ask For physical healing of the sick and injured, if it be God’s will, And for the spiritual strength to endure their suffering now; For emotional healing for all who are burdened By anxiety, worry, despondency, or exaggerated guilt; For spiritual healing for all in need Of the peace found only in the Lord. Amen.
March 20, 2015: To Spread Hope
Lord, through the blessings I receive, help me to give to others the hope of one day sharing in Your Resurrection. Amen.
March 19, 2015: Tor Workers and Those Seeking Work:
Saint Joseph, please join me in prayer today for blessing upon all who work with skillful hands, to build the Kingdom through their trades. You whose love our Lord Jesus knew, please pray for parents whose work includes bringing their children close to You. Having moved with your infant Son and Mary, please pray for all who search for work with hope despite the stress they carry. In fields, factories, or wherever work is fulfilled, please pray that workers, through their tasks, will do what the heavenly Father has willed. Amen.
March 18, 2015: Sharing Hope
Lord Jesus, How can I help being hopeful With You as my mentor and friend? Today, help me to share that hope With the humility You intend. Amen.
March 17, 2015: For a Day of Grace
Father, Son, and Spirit, Throughout this day given to me, I ask You in this prayer, For the grace to know that I am blessed By Your love and care. Amen.