January 09, 2024: Prayer in Winter Hardship
Loving Father, on this day, many will struggle in the harshness of winter. Please guide the homeless to shelter, and give comfort to the homebound. In places where winter has delivered yet another onslaught, please give courage to the discouraged and spiritual comfort to the disheartened. Where there is hardship because of ice, snow, and coldness, please give hope. Lord God, although we are fragile in our humanity, help us to remain strong in faith. Amen.
January 08, 2024: Prayer of One Baptized
Loving Father, May the cleansing from original sin Continue to make my spirit free, Not to do heedlessly what I want, But to choose the path You ask of me. May the Baptismal anointing with oil Continue as a blessing to bring Renewed commitment to oneness with Christ, Our eternal Priest, Prophet, and King. May Baptism in the white garment worn Continue its sign that I am clothed In the hope of sharing life eternal With Christ crucified, with Christ who rose. May light shared from an Easter candle Continue to shine for a world in need, For in the gentle glow of Your love, People can come to see things differently. Amen.
January 07, 2024: Prayer on the Epiphany
Seeing the star at its rising, the magi hastened on their journey. Lord Jesus, I pray that my life’s journey will lead me ever closer to You. The star that the wisemen followed stopped where they would find You with Mary. Lord Jesus, Son of God and Mary, I pray that in every place and circumstance, I will live each day in faith. Gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh they gave to You in joyful homage. Lord, King, Prophet, and Priest, I pray that gifts I offer will please You, as signs of love and praise. Amen.
January 06, 2024: Morning Prayer
Gracious God, in the dawning of the new day, Your grace shines forth for all to see. As today I begin anew, I ask for Your blessing, knowing that You hear and answer every prayer. May I be open to Your love and attentive to those in need Ð a sign of the hope that comes through faith in You. Amen.
January 05, 2024: Prayer for Perseverance
Lord God, I pray for perseverance among all who are destitute in body or spirit. I pray also in gratitude for friends, family, and neighbors who lend a hand, and for caregivers of every kind. Loving Father, You have placed us in this world together; may I always do my part in Your plan leading to salvation, even if some days it seems that I can do little more than pray for trust that Your Spirit is with us to help us through. Amen.
January 04, 2024: With the New Year Begun
Heavenly Father, As the new year gets under way, May whatever I resolve to do Be inspired by Your Holy Spirit. Jesus came to make all things new, And I give You thanks for all He taught Through His love and Word if we but hear it. Amen.
January 03, 2024: Most Holy Name of Jesus
Jesus, You are both Lord and friend. May all that I say and do today give glory to Your name. Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd. Help me to be more attentive to Your voice when so much around me beckons for my attention. Jesus, You are faithful. I pray that I will not let You down. Jesus, You came as our newborn Savior. May Your love renew my spirit. Amen.
January 02, 2024: Faithful As a Child
Heavenly Father, On whom I depend for all that is good, I give You thanks for every blessing, Including gifts beyond what I have understood. May I be as a child, growing in understanding, and may my faith increase, too, Cherishing the hope in possibilities That are only possible through You. Amen.
January 01, 2024: New Year’s Prayer
Lord Jesus, You came to make things new. During the coming year, May I approach each day Changed by a spirit renewed. Lord Jesus, You came to heal in every way. During the coming year, May I see the opportunities To extend healing words. Lord Jesus, You came to teach us how to live. During the coming year, May I seek to follow You, Eager as the Disciples to learn. Lord Jesus, You came to bring salvation. During the coming year, May I be ever more grateful For Your promise of life eternal. Amen.
December 31, 2023: New Year’s Eve Prayer
Blessed Virgin Mary, please join with me in prayer: For openness to the favors God holds out to me— the grace to look ahead with hope and live each moment faithfully; to trust in His love and wisdom with humility, for God knows when to go beyond the possibilities I see. Amen.
December 30, 2023: To Be As Jesus’ Family
Lord Jesus, May I always have abundant room for You in my heart. Like the Blessed Virgin Mary, May I always seek to be pure of heart and holy. Inspired by Saint Joseph, May I put my heart into doing the work God asks of me. In these prayers, may I be held close in heart by your Holy Family. Amen.
December 29, 2023: Glory to God
Lord, to You I offer love, praise, and gratitude, For You have made me part of Your eternal plan. May I be attentive to what You ask of me, Giving You glory in every way that I can. Amen.
December 28, 2023: Christmas in My Heart
Lord Jesus, Who came as newborn Savior To dwell with us on Earth, In Your love, may I find favor, Hope, joy, and blessing through Your birth. Heralded by angel chorus Yet in a manger laid, In Your abiding love for us, May I share Christmas peace this day. Inviting us to journey Like magi from afar, In Your love, O Lord most holy, May I seek You with all my heart. Amen.
December 27, 2023: Prayer to Our Newborn Savior
Lord Jesus, Who came into the world With every human need, A child, yet born a Savior, Please grant us Christmas joy and peace. Lord Jesus, Our Savior, who came with love For humanity in need, May the gift of faith in You Fill us with Christmas joy and peace. Lord Jesus, In whose heart is always room To welcome all who come, In giving love to others, May I find Christmas joy and peace. Amen.
December 26, 2023: Christmastime Prayer
With no room at the inn, in the manger He lay. May every room in my heart be filled with the love of our Savior. To shepherds with the flock, angels proclaimed great joy. May the tidings I bring to others proclaim the love of our Lord. With gifts, the magi came offering homage and praise. May the gift of faith I have received be shared in the love of Christ. Blessed Virgin Mary held these things in her heart. May I be always receptive to the love of her Son, Jesus. Amen.
December 25, 2023: Christmas Prayer of Peace and Joy
Loving Savior, At whose birth, a star brightly shone, You are our light, our Savior made known. Angels join their voices above, As we rejoice in Your light and love. Please shine in us, that our lives may be Filled with the joy that brings Christmas peace. Amen.
December 24, 2023: Christmas Eve Prayer
Shepherds kept watch On a most holy night. Lord, our Shepherd, in your watchful care, Please keep me in Your holy Light. Angels appeared, God’s glory to proclaim. Lord, our Shepherd, I join now in praise, For You know us each by name. The magi went To Bethlehem in haste. Lord, our Shepherd, when I have not seen, I ask for blessing in my faith. Amen.
December 23, 2023: Prayer with Christmas Near
Loving Lord Jesus, With the celebration of Christmas Now nearly at hand, May your abiding love be felt By people in every land. You came for all the world, Inviting us to believe; May the Christmas love You give Be joyfully received. You came as Savior, To teach new ways of seeing; May I welcome You this Christmas In my deepest being. Amen.
December 22, 2023: Advent Hope
Lord, my Savior, May the light of Your love shine Within my heart awaiting The celebration of Your birth And fill me with hope unfading. Amen.
December 21, 2023: Prayer at the Christmas Tree
God, our Father, Who promised descendants To number as stars in the sky, I join with the angelic choir Giving praise and glory on high. Lord Jesus, Born unto the world, Heralded by a star above, Lamb of God and Shepherd for us, I rejoice in Your light and love. Holy Spirit, Who is with us always, That faith may shine for all to see, I pray that hope may be renewed By the light of this Christmas tree. Amen.
December 20, 2023: Preparing for Christmas
Lord Jesus, The celebration of Your birth is near; Help me to draw nearer to You. You came to share our humanity; Come into my heart anew. Advent is a time of waiting But of preparation, too. Thank You for this moment Which I give with love to You. Amen.
December 19, 2023: Journeying with the Holy Family
Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, Please pray for all who are wondering now About the timing of events in their lives. May anxiety turn to celebration of Jesus’ birth, Wherever they may be. Please pray, too, for travelers, That their journeys will be safe; And for the homeless in need of shelter these nights, That at least small comforts will be theirs. All of the prayers I have in my heart, I bring to you today, Filled with hope that you will intercede for me With your beloved Son, Jesus. Amen.
December 18, 2023: Nearer to That Joyful Day
As Mary and Joseph traveled, Knowing that Your birth was near, May I never cease to seek You And rejoice to find You here. Amen.
December 17, 2023: Prayer on the Third Sunday of Advent
O Loving Lord, As I await Christmas celebration, May I draw closer to you. In this time of preparation, Please guide all that I do. May I wait with glad anticipation, As a child, hopeful and excited. Please grant me affirmation In each Advent candle lighted. May belief be the punctuation In all the tidings that I voice. Please be my strength and animation, Savior in whose love I rejoice. Amen.
December 16, 2023: Advent Preparation
Lord Jesus, During this Advent time of waiting, In my heart, may I prepare To welcome You on Christmas Day And Your love find ways to share. Amen.
December 15, 2023: Jesus, with Us Always
Lord Jesus, You are with us always; may I never ignore Your love. You guide us through Your Holy Spirit; may I be open to grace in all that I do. You are our awaited Savior; may I always be prepared to welcome You. You are in people all around us; may I unfailingly see You. Amen.
December 14, 2023: Hope, Joy, and Peace
Lord, our Savior, In joy-filled anticipation, I come to You in prayer, Filled with renewed hope in the love You came to share. On this Advent journey, remembering Your birth, May I find through faith in You the gift of peace on Earth. Amen.
December 13, 2023: Make Me a Humble Servant
Heavenly Father, In Your loving and gracious plan for me, Help me never to go astray, Following Jesus in humility, Who from His birth showed me the way. Amen.
December 12, 2023: An Enthusiastic Follower
Jesus, You counted on Saint Peter to respond exuberantly. Please forgive me for the times of unenthusiastic response to Your gift of faith. Amen.
December 11, 2023: Prayer with the Virgin Mary
Blessed Virgin Mary, handmaid of the Lord, please join me as I pray that I will serve Him well and yet hand Jesus the burdens He longs to take away. Amen.