SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES
Father, you revealed yourself to us
through the preaching of your apostles Simon and Jude.
By their prayers, give your Church continued growth
and increase the number of those who believe in you.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and Read More...
THE LORD IS ALWAYS NEAR
Psalm 139:1-6
You have looked deep
into my heart, LORD,
and you know all about me.
You know when I am resting
or when I am working,
and from heaven
you discover my thoughts.
You notice everything I do
and everywhere I go.
Before I even speak a word,
you know Read More...
MAY I ALWAYS REMEMBER TO:
Encourage youth.
Find the time.
Keep a promise.
Forego a grudge.
Forgive an enemy.
Listen. Think of someone else.
Laugh a little.
Gladden the heart of a child.
Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.
Speak your love.
Speak it once again. Amen.
A SPIRIT TO KNOW YOU
Gracious and Holy Father,
Please give me: intellect to understand you, reason to discern you,
diligence to seek you,
wisdom to find you,
a spirit to know you,
a heart to meditate upon you,
ears to hear you,
eyes to see you,
a tongue to proclaim you,
a way of Read More...
SAINT ANTHONY MARY CLARET
Lord, Our God,
You who chose Saint Anthony Mary Claret
To be Founder of our Family,
And made him who, burning in love,
Should suffer calumnies and torments;
Grant us, courage, that
We remain faithful to his teachings,
Proclaim Your glory throughout the world,
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SAINT JOHN OF CAPISTRANO, PRIEST
Lord, You raised up St. John to console your people in their distress. Grant that we may be always safe under Your protection and preserve Your Church in unending peace. Amen.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
O gracious and loving God, you work everywhere reconciling, loving, and healing your people and your creation. In your Son and through the power of your Holy Spirit, you invite each of us to join you in your work. We, young and old, lay and ordained, ask you to form us more and Read More...
PRAYER FOR A GOOD DAY
Lord, I trust in your unfailing love, in your promises.
I give this day and all that it holds to you.
May I walk in your goodness,
knowing your gentle hand will guide me,
and keep me. Amen