June 28, 2018: 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, 2018: Message of Love
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, 2018: 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, 2018: 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 24, 2018: Prayer of One Baptized
Loving Father, May the water poured at my Baptism Continue as a wellspring of grace, Sanctifying me to live more fully For Your glory through a life of faith. Amen.
June 23, 2018: Asking in Faith
Lord, I give You thanks and praise, yet come to You in need. In Your name, I ask; in Your promises, I believe. Amen.
June 22, 2018: 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.
June 21, 2018: To Be Courageous
Lord Jesus, When it would be easier to look the other way Than to do what I can to turn things around, Please grant me courage. Amen.
June 20, 2018: Pleasing in the Lord’s Sight
Lord Jesus, You are our glorious Light; may all that I do today be pleasing in Your sight. Amen.
June 19, 2018: 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 18, 2018: Unfailing Love
Lord, when I feel abandoned, please increase my faith in Your unfailing love. Amen.
June 17, 2018: Father’s Day Prayer
Loving Father, Please bless fathers, grandfathers, and godfathers with patience to teach repeatedly, both gentleness and strength, readiness to forgive, grace to love unconditionally, delight in seeing children grow, wisdom to lend a hand or let go, generosity to give of themselves while living faithfully, and the joy of life with You eternally. Amen.
June 16, 2018: Reminded of Miracles
Of the miracle at a Cana wedding feast, The celebrations of summer remind. May I find joy, Lord, because You came To share life with us, the lost to find. Amen.
June 15, 2018: Bringing Out the Best
God, just as You accept me as I am, yet challenge me to be better, please grant me the grace to help bring out the best in others.
June 14, 2018: Thankfully Set Free
Lord Jesus, For life endowed with human dignity And freedom to worship You, I give You thanks and celebrate. For liberty to follow You And freedom from sin You won, I pray with gratitude and praise. Amen.
June 13, 2018: Summer Prayer for Children
Heavenly Father, please keep within Your special care Children on summer vacation from school. In their time spent outdoors, may they see Your glory. In their play, may they grow in strength. In their freedom, may they be safe their adventures. Amen.
June 12, 2018: Open to Possibilities
Blessed Virgin Mary, you responded with faith that, with God, all things are possible. Please join me in prayer that I will be open to possibilities in God’s plan for me. Amen.
June 11, 2018: In Humble Praise
Gentle breezes and ocean currents, Tiny beginnings of new life and whole galaxies: Your plan is far greater than we can imagine. Father, I worship You. Amen.
June 10, 2018: How to Live in Holiness
Lord, You came as light into the world, As cherished hours of daylight suggest. May I more clearly see how to live As I seek to abide in grace and holiness. Amen.
June 09, 2018: Finding Ways to Serve
Lord Jesus, You chose Your disciples, despite their human faults. In my strengths and weaknesses, may I find ways to serve You. Amen.
June 08, 2018: Sacred Heart Prayer
Lord Jesus, May Your Most Sacred Heart teach me To love even when it means sacrifice, To forgive even when I still feel hurt, To pray fervently when following You is hard, To engage life fully on the journey, To serve when selfishness would be simpler, To look for You at every crossroads, To have faith when I am afraid, To follow more closely in Your ways, To be accepting of others as You welcome me, To seek Your mercy though I am unworthy, and To hold You always gratefully in my heart. Amen.
June 07, 2018: Jesus, Who Came for All People
Loving God, like the rainbow that reminds us of Your promises, please help people of every race and color to give You glory. Amen
June 06, 2018: Receiving God’s Blessings
Loving Father, today I pray in gratitude for reminders Of Your invitations to grow in faith. May I be open to receive the blessings Of your love revealed in summer days. Amen.
June 05, 2018: 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 04, 2018: Prayer for Hope
Lord Jesus, while I pray with hope in life eternal, I ask for the grace to bring hope in this world, wherever I can. Where there is violence, I hope for peace. Where people are suffering the aftermath of storms, I hope for calmness in weather and in hearts. For all who are suffering the loss of a loved one, of a job, of health, or any loss, please lead them to renewed hope where it will be found through Your grace. Amen.
June 03, 2018: Faithful Member of His Body
Lord Jesus, How wonderful to contemplate All that it means to be Baptized into Your holy Church As a member of Your body. Though I know I am unworthy As a temple of Your Spirit, May my heart be open To Your guidance and faith to hear it. You are the head of the Body, And yet I am a part; Help me accept the grace I need, To bring Your hope to others’ hearts. If a body were only eyes How could it walk or hear? Help me to serve as You intend, So that through me Your love appears. Amen.
June 02, 2018: As Summer Emerges
Heavenly Father, Please open my heart these summery days So that Your love may be more visible in me, As beautifully as a monarch emerging From its chrysalis. If at times my outlook is clouded by concerns, Help me to weather the storms And remember to look for the rainbow. In the warmth of shining sun, May my faith become more fervent, Not parched but bathed in Your light. Amen.
June 01, 2018: To See God’s Gifts
Lord, You are light, given that all might see. May I make Your love visible to people around me. Amen.
May 31, 2018: Lord, You Are with Us
Lord Jesus, I give You thanks, For You have kept Your promise to remain with us. In the people with whom we share our lives, We can see Your face. When we need direction, You are there to guide us, if only we follow the signs. When we need encouragement, We can always come to You. In times of painful uncertainty, You remain steadfast in Your love and understanding. Lord, You know my every care and dream; May I remain always with You. Amen.
May 30, 2018: Confident in the Lord
Heavenly Father, I pray that when I turn to You in prayer, I will remain faithful that You will not turn away. Amen.