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.
April 10, 2017: Prayer for Monday of Holy Week
With the saints and angels I pray That in whatever struggles I face, I may be blessed with faithfulness, Unwavering hope, and saving grace. Amen.
April 09, 2017: Prayer for Palm Sunday
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.
April 08, 2017: As One Blessed
Lord God, Through the blessings that You give to me May I respond with love to others in need. Amen.
April 07, 2017: 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 05, 2017: 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.
April 04, 2017: 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 03, 2017: 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.
April 02, 2017: Prayer in My Weakness
Lord Jesus, who came to dwell with us, When Your presence seems far away, May I reach out for Your healing touch, for the comfort of Your embrace. Lord Jesus, who suffered for my sake, In times of burden or despair, May Your example give me new faith And hope in Your eternal care. Lord Jesus, who came to do the Father’s will, With pain too much to bear alone, May Your Spirit give me strength within And guide me on the path You have shown. Amen.
April 01, 2017: 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, 2017: 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, 2017: 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, 2017: 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.