O God, Creator of the universe, Helper of those who turn to you, renew for us the wonders of your mercy and love; send forth your Spirit to work in the inner most depths of our hearts, that enemies may begin to dialogue, that adversaries may shake hands, and that peoples may encounter one another in Read More...
Our Lady of the Rosary O Virgin Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of filial piety, a sweet refreshment, an encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Read More...
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will, All I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace. That is enough for me. (Suscipe – St. Ignatius of Loyola)
Teach us, Lord, to do the little things as though they were the greatest, because of the majesty of Christ who does them in us and who lives our life. Teach us to do the greatest things as though they were little and easy because of power and presence of Christ within us. Amen! (Adapted from a prayer by Blaise Pascal)
THE PEACE PRAYER Saint Francis of Assisi Lord make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, Let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, Joy. O Read More...
PRAYER FOR RESPECT OF LIFE God of life and love, you created us in your image and sent your Son to bring us life. Instill in us a respect for all life, from conception to natural death. Empower us to work for justice for the poor. Nourish us that we may bring food to the hungry. Inspire us Read More...
PRAYER TO OUR HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS Heavenly Father, Your infinite love for us has chosen a blessed angel in heaven and appointed him our guide during this earthly pilgrimage. Accept our thanks for so great a blessing. Grant that we may experience the assistance of our holy protector in all our Read More...
ALZHEIMER'S PATIENT'S PRAYER Dear Lord, Please grant my visitors tolerance of my confusion, forgiveness for my irrationality, and strength to walk with me into the mist of memory my world has become. Please help them take my hand and stay awhile, even though I seem unaware of their Read More...
