July 09, 2016: Grace Gladly Given
Lord God, I ask for the grace of Your Holy Spirit with faith that help is gladly given. Through your grace, please help me to do Your will in the circumstances of this day. Amen.
July 08, 2016: Marian Prayer of Hope
Blessed Virgin Mary, please pray for me, When, at times, I ask myself, “How can this be?” May I always trust in the Lord, And, in that trust, find serenity. Amen.
July 07, 2016: Around Your Table
Lord Jesus, You invite people to gather around the Your table at Mass, to be nourished through Word and Eucharist. May I nourish the people around me through Your love that is part of me. Where there is unrest in the world, may people gather around tables to resolve what violence cannot. Amen.
July 06, 2016: A Walk with the Lord
In the woods, with dappled light, lie roots and rocks I may not see. Lord Jesus, please be with me, though I stumble along the way. Only from a distance does the route to a mountain summit seem clear. Lord Jesus, be my foothold while showing me the way. In the sands of shore or desert, footprints quickly disappear. Lord Jesus, walk beside me when it seems hard to follow Your way. On the sidewalks of a city, Each intersection holds a choice. Lord Jesus, guide me constantly in all Your loving ways. Amen.
July 05, 2016: For the Hungry
Heavenly Father, Where there is hunger in the world, may people sharing what they have nourish faith and hope. Amen.
July 04, 2016: The Gift of Freedom
Loving Father, Among the gifts most treasured That you give to humankind Is the gift of freedom To seek You with heart and mind. May we faithfully choose to do What is pleasing in Your sight, For the peace that is Your legacy Comes from doing what is right. May we never take for granted The blessings of life and liberty; We pray for all who are oppressed, Afraid to praise You openly. May rights belonging to each person Go hand in hand with being Members of one Body in Christ, In whom we find our meaning. May we remember in our prayers The souls of all whose lives are spent In declaration of sacred truths upheld, Trusting in Your providence. Amen.
July 03, 2016: Freedom to Serve the Lord
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks for the cherished freedom to serve You wherever I may be. Amen.
July 02, 2016: To Shine in Faith
Jesus, You made the Father’s compassion known. Through me, may the light of Your love be shown. Amen.
July 01, 2016: To Live in Holiness
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks, For in Your eternal plan, You created me to fulfill a part, Giving every blessing I need And writing Your love upon my heart. Lord Jesus, You showed me how to live, Then in heaven prepared a place for me; You know my every fault and strength, And the person You want me to be. Holy Spirit, Through Baptism, You came To dwell within me and remain always So that I should not be afraid, With You to guide me throughout each day. Amen.
June 30, 2016: Discovering God’s Love
Heavenly Father, In the world, new discoveries are made, Wonders of Your all-knowing and loving creation. May I have faith that You know and yet love me Beyond my wildest imagination. Amen.
June 29, 2016: A Daily Disciple
Lord Jesus, When I am a less than enthusiastic follower, Please refresh me in my zeal. When I am hurting or need forgiveness, In Your love, please help me heal. When I am blessed with accomplishment or well-being, May gratitude be what I feel. Amen.
June 28, 2016: 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, 2016: 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, 2016: 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, 2016: 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 24, 2016: 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 23, 2016: 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 22, 2016: 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, 2016: 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, 2016: 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, 2016: 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 18, 2016: 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 17, 2016: Unfailing Love
Lord, when I feel abandoned, please increase my faith in Your unfailing love. Amen.
June 16, 2016: 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, 2016: 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, 2016: 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, 2016: 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.
June 12, 2016: 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, 2016: 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.
June 10, 2016: 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.