September 7, 2016: Caring and Creative God
Heavenly Father, Creator of all, May Your concern through all I face Renew my hope in the love You write on hearts and then retrace. Amen.
September 6, 2016: Lord, Ahead of Me
Lord, I know that You are already Countless steps ahead of me, Yet I long to interact with You In all that I pray and do. Lord, through Your Holy Spirit, Help me to see Your will, to hear it. Through Your grace, help me do my best, And count on You for the rest. Amen.
September 5, 2016: Prayer for All Who Labor
Lord Jesus, How often, as a child, did You marvel At the things that Joseph made? Please bless all who work with skillful hands, Building the Kingdom through their trades. You grew up in the love and care of Mary, Who became our Mother, too. Please bless the unsung work of parents In bringing children close to You. You told a parable of workers waiting In the vineyard to labor. Please bless all now searching for new work; Through employment, grant them favor. To each person is granted a vocationÑ Holy purpose to fulfill. Please bless workers devoted in every field With strength to do the FatherÕs will. Amen.
September 4, 2016: Prayer in Humility
Lord Jesus, You came into the world for all people, yet You care individually for me. I pray for peace among the nations and ask for Your blessings in my need. You came that Your Word would reach afar, yet humble offerings, you treasure. May what I do give homage to You, Who love me beyond all measure. Amen.
September 3, 2016: Love, Faith, and Hope
Heavenly Father, Whose love knows no bounds, Please help me to be more loving Today than yesterday. Lord Jesus, Whose compassion knows no barriers, Please help me to face each obstacle With ever greater faith. Holy Spirit, Whose presence knows no borders, Please help me in my need To hope in heaven here on Earth. Amen. Alleluia.
September 2, 2016: Prayer for Help in Need
Lord, I come to You in grateful prayer, Filled with faith and hope and need. Please help me in all I do today To seek You, who by example lead. Amen.
September 1, 2016: Rooted in the Lord
Through parables, Lord, You made known What fields and orchards repeat. May I allow seeds of faith and forgiveness To take root ever more deeply in me. Amen.
August 31, 2016: For Schoolchildren
May the children dear to me Pursue their lessons enthusiastically. While from home they are away, Lord, please watch over them in study and play. Through all the subjects they are taught, May goodness be in heart and thought. I hope that as they strive and grow, Kindness to others, they will show. Most of all, Lord, this I pray: That they will follow in Your loving way. Amen.
August 30, 2016: To Spread Hope
Lord, through the blessings I receive, help me to give to others the hope of one day sharing eternal life with You and Mary, our Blessed Mother. Amen.
August 29, 2016: Never Abandoned
Lord, when pain of body, mind, or spirit leave me feeling abandoned from Your care, please hold me close and let me feel Your love beyond compare. Amen.
August 28, 2016: Prayer for Vocations
Lord Jesus, our Good Shepherd, In Your love, please bless the priests Given to Your flock to guide; And the deacons ordained to serve, Bringing care and justice to abide. Bless, too, the men and women Consecrated to serve You Through prayer and apostolic worksÑ Grace-filled purpose given to pursue. Loved by Mary and Joseph, Please answer, Lord, my prayer That families will nurture life Through faith in Your everlasting care. Among those who follow You, Please favor with strength and grace Laypeople called to single lifeÑ A way of holiness they embrace. Amen.
August 27, 2016: For Faith and Goodness
May all who give their help to others Be blessed and encouraged by the Lord, Who came to show us how to live With faith and deeds in loving accord. Amen.
August 26, 2016: Lord, My Hope
Lord, You are my hope, For You desire only what is best for me. When I am struggling, I hope that You will give me grace-filled strength. When I am disappointed, I hope that faith will help me to refocus. When I am lonely, I hope that Your love will see me through. When I fail, I hope in Your forgiveness. When I am happy, I hope that my joy will glorify You. When I am blessed in unexpected ways, I hope to see Your delight in the surprise. When I don’t know quite what to say, I hope to listen attentively in prayer. When I try to follow You, I hope to keep You in sight every step of the way. Amen.
August 25, 2016: Prayer for an Understanding Heart
Lord Jesus, though innocent lives are lost to violence, please help me to be gentle. Despite ravaging storms or relentless drought, please keep me from devastating words or actions. When loved who have passed away are missed, please help me to share my heart in loving memory. When things get complicated needlessly, please guide me in simply doing what is right. Amen.
August 24, 2016: My Hope at All Times
Heavenly Father, When I dream big, Increase my faith, too, For with You all things are possible. When I feel stuck, Please stick by me, For Your plan isnÕt always easy to see. When I am disheartened, Please renew my spirit, For my greatest hope is in You. Amen.
August 23, 2016: 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 In trust that You will help. When I wonder what the future holds, Please grant me faith And enthusiastic openness To surprises that await. When I am hurting, Please reach out to me, Whether I need to lean on You Or seek comfort in Your embrace. When I am happy, Please grant me the blessing Of knowing that only in You Can my joy be complete. Amen.
August 22, 2016: In Challenging Times
Lord Jesus, When I come to You in prayer, Pleading because the time seems long, Please be with me for the distance, And help me bear the pace. When I am burdened or suffering And need to lean on You, If not strength, then in my weakness, Give me humility and grace. When I fail to understand Obstacles appearing in my way, Help me not to miss the markers Leading to a better place. When I feel weary from trying, Becoming discouraged or afraid, Inspire me, guide me, and hold me In Your loving embrace. Amen.
August 21, 2016: With the Lord at My Side
Loving Lord, May sacrifices lead to sanctity; May mercy follow sorrow; and May I never cease to trust in You, Who lovingly accompany me. Amen.
August 20, 2016: Beyond What I Can Do
Lord Jesus, There is much in this world beyond what I can remedy, And so I come to You in prayer: For peace where there is war Ñand for peacemakers; For the hungry and homeless Ñand those who provide what they can; For the abandoned and abused Ñand for unsung heroes; For the dehumanized and demoralized Ñand for the gentlehearted who bring hope. Amen.
August 19, 2016: Servant of the Lord
Lord Jesus, I offer to You this simple prayer: Through the sacrifices I make, Whether chosen or thrust upon me, And through Your grace make me awake To blessings of Your love and mercy. Amen.
August 18, 2016: Together in Faith
Jesus, my Savior, I come to You today, To ask for Your blessing in prayer. Through the love You give to me, Please make me more loving and aware. For people around me, May I be a sign You are near. Should I meet with sorrow, Let me be Your hand to dry a tear. You are always with me, My hope when others might despair. May the faith you give to me Be a gift that I gratefully share. Amen.
August 17, 2016: Seeking in Faith
Lord Jesus, You willingly shared our life and know both suffering and joy. Please grant me the grace to fruitfully share my life here and eternally with You. Amen.
August 16, 2016: Prayer to Grow in Faith and Love
Loving God, Although Your ways are far above mine, Sometimes I wish I could see Why things happen the way they do Or purpose not apparent to me. Lord Jesus, You promised a day to come Of not wanting to ask anything. Help me to have faith until the time That all questions and doubts take wing. Holy Spirit, Source of discernment and hope, May Your wisdom come into my soul. Please color my outlook with Your grace, Blessed palate for love made whole. Amen.
August 15, 2016: Marian Prayer of Hope
Blessed Virgin Mary, Assumed into heaven to become its queen, Your soul and body made perfect , Please pray for fulfillment of my hope Of joining you, despite my flawed humanity. Amen.
August 14, 2016: Prayer for Victims
Loving Lord Jesus, I pray for victims of every kindÑ For hope in You, who were victimized, too. For those hurt by violence, I pray for healing and peace. For those used as objects of desire or greed, I pray for freedom and dignity. For those whose livelihood has been lost, I pray for new opportunities to work. For the forgotten and neglected, I pray for recognition and love. Amen.
August 13, 2016: Wisdom Beyond Me
Lord Jesus, I pray in gratitude For the people in my life who see Beyond the day-to-day problems And inspire hope in Your mercy. Amen.
August 12, 2016: The Gift of Today
Heavenly Father, Although today is in many ways like many others, Each day is uniquely Your gift. When I get too wrapped up in problems, Please help me to be open to Your love. When I think I have things figured out, Please help me to be open to surprises. When I don’t know quite what to do with Your gift, Please help me to think out of the box. Amen.
August 11, 2016: For Those I Miss
Blessed Virgin Mary, Whose Son was snatched away, You know loved ones whose presence I miss. Please pray for a reunion filled with joy, When we meet in heaven’s glorious array. Amen.
August 10, 2016: Prayer for Peace
Lord, You invite people to gather around the altar to be nourished by Your love. May those who come invite others as well, for all are welcome at Your table. Amen.
August 9, 2016: Prayer on a Summer Day
Loving God, At the dawning of a summer day, may Your love reawaken in me the desire to humbly seek You. In midday, with the sun overhead, may I be reminded that You sent Your Son to be light for all the world. As the sun sets in awesome majesty, may the skyÕs spectacular hues fill my heart with gratitude. When dusk turns once again to night, may I be comforted that You give blessings as countless as the stars. Amen.