Monday, April 17 Blessed are all who take refuge in the Lord. Lord, Jesus Christ, Thank you for all the blessings that you have bestowed upon all those who take refuge in you. All we know that you are working behind the scenes and unfolding your plan in our lives at just the right time. Help us to be patient and know that you are always on time. Thank you for watching over those who ask your love and mercy. Help us to see clearly your plans for us. Help us to stay close to you for we know that your Kingdom live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
9 Sunday, April 16 Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, Teach us to believe in you each and every day that you are the Risen Lord who conquered sin and death. Help us, Lord, to understand this core of our faith. May we never fail to recognize you in our suffering brothers and sisters who need our helping hands, but let us “bring our hands and put them to action,” that we too may experience that life you promised us through believing in your name, for you live and reign, with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
Saturday, April 15 “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” Lord Jesus, you called each one of us today to be the witnesses of your Resurrection. As you called us to do this mission, may you also strengthen each one of us with the power of the Holy Spirit, so that we too may be fruitful in our mission. Please rebuke our unbelief and hardness of heart, but help us to believe lue sky and be faithful to the mission that you have entrusted to us. May your Kingdom reign throughout the whole world.
Amen. Friday, April 14 “The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.” Psalm 118:22 O Risen Lord, we come to you today and humbly ask for your forgiveness and mercy for the times when we rejected you, and instead followed our own plans and desires. As you asked your disciples to “cast the net over the right side of the boat, and you will find something,” may you also continue to remind us to listen to you and to do as you ask us to do. We know, Lord, that you are the most important stone in the structure of our lives. May God open our eyes to see You, Jesus, as you really are – the cornerstone of eternal salvation, for you live and reign, forever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, April 13 “…by faith in his name,… has given him this perfect health, in the presence of all of you” (Acts 3:16) Loving Savior, We want to pray for our brothers and sisters who suffer from any kind of illnesses: bodily, mental, and spiritual. May the power of your Holy Name and their faith in your name be the source for them to gain strength, and may you restore their health. May you open their mind to help them understand your love for them through all those who care and love them. May you also bless the effort of their families, friends and caregivers who take care of the sick. We ask you this, Lord Jesus, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday, April 12 O Risen Lord, many times we travel alone in our Emmaus journey with doubts and questions about whether you are around or somewhere far away. However, through today’s Gospel Reading, you remind us that you are always there, accompanying us and helping us to recognize your presence in our daily life. Thank you, Lord, for surrounding us with your glory of resurrection. Empower us, we pray, to be witnesses of your resurrection, for you are Lord, who lives and reigns with God, the Father, and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Tuesday, April 11 Father of life and resurrection, we praise and honor you today. As we follow the readings every day, send forth your Holy Spirit to guide us and make us understand the mystery of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Like the women who wept at the tomb, come to visit our brothers and sisters suffering from the loss of a loved one. Help us learn to let go of the things beyond our power, and surrender everything to you. Help us also learn to move on from the past. Do not allow us to stay long in the tomb of our loneliness, isolation, attachment or obsession. Let your resurrection remind us that there is a much better life you offer to each of us. All we need to do is move forward and leave behind what keeps us going back to the tomb of our past. We ask this through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit. Amen. St. Anthony Pucci, pray for us. Monday, April 10 “Easter Faith, Easter Joy” Father of the Resurrection and the Life, we adore and we love you. As we celebrate the second day of our Lord Jesus’ Resurrection to New Life, fill us with new hope. Revive the dropping spirit of some of us who are constantly encountering many hardships, problems and difficulties in their personal, community and family life. May the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus inspire them and grant them strength and renewed hope, that if they persevere in faith, hope and love, surely, they will also rise to new life with the Lord. May we, as your representatives, inspire them as we pray for them and show to them our constant support. Grant all these through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Seven Holy Founders, pray for us. Easter Sunday, April 9 “Love triumphed over death” Father of salvation and eternal life, we praise and thank you for the gift of a new life. As we celebrate today the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ from death, grant us a renewed strength in our faith so we may be vibrant in our witnessing every day. Raise the dead faith of our brothers and sisters to new life again. As members, free and responsible, may we grow more and more every day in our loving service and commitment with a joyful and grateful heart. May we also become more and more personal as well as communitarian based in the manner that we live our faith. With the help of your grace, we may be more and more active and alive in our faith by being more and more involve in all the activities of our respective parishes. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy Saturday, April 8 “God Visited the Dead” Lord God and loving Father, your enemies rejoice today. For they thought they won by killing Jesus. Yet, another mystery of your deepest love is revealed unto us today. That today you actually visited the dead in hell to continuously offer to them your love and life. Your love reaches even hell. How great you are, Lord. You don’t give us offering life even to those in hell. Indeed, “What god is great like our God?” Please forgive the sins of all the dead. May they also accept you love and salvation. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on all the dead especially our loved ones, friends and enemies. Amen.
Good Friday, April 7 “God Friday” God, Our loving Father, today is the most Solemn Day of all days. As we commemorate and make present the greatest expression of your love for us in Jesus, who offered His life to save and give us life. May we, too, be able to offer everything back to you in our loving service toward our brothers and sisters who are in need. Indeed, today is Good Friday. Is it for our good. To give us everything that is good is not enough for you. The word “enough” is not in your vocabulary. Thank you, Lord, for sacrificing your life for us. Your Love indeed, is believable. Amen.
Thursday, April 6 Lord God, thank you for this new day and the gift of love and friendship. We pray today for the safety of everyone. In particular, we pray for the safe travel of all, whether by air, sea or land. Send you holy angels to guide and protect them on their journey. May they reach their destination in safety and joy. May they always remember you and thank you for constantly guiding and protecting them from all dangers. We ask all these prayers in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Wednesday, April 5 Loving Father, today we pray for peace and harmony in the family all over the world. Grant each member a sense of loving and commitment, ever ready to sacrifice one’s right and freedom when necessary for the sake and greater good of the family. Grant each of us the courage and strength to value our family more than our own desire and happiness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Tuesday, April 4 Oh, Lord our God, as we come to the sacred Pascal Triduum, we meet Judas and St. Peter in our Gospel reading. Each has a different response to Jesus. Give us the grace to deepen our conversion, that seeing our sinfulness, as St. Peter, we may rely solely on the gift of redemption that Christ won for us by his death and resurrection. May we, as St. Peter did when Jesus asked him if he would lay down his life for him, say “yes.” Peter did give his life by his martyrdom. Will we? Give your grace Lord to be as courageous. Amen.
Monday, April 3 This Monday we step back six days before Christ’s passion. Jesus was invited to dine with his friends, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Mary anointed Jesus’s feet with expensive oil. How much do we value Jesus? Can we be like Mary? “Can we give our all to follow Jesus?” We ask ourselves, and we pray, Lord, to worship you with our entire heart. Let us learn, as we come to the end of Lent, a greater generosity of heart, to give ourselves entirely to you. Amen.
Sunday, April 2 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Oh, God of wonder and surprises, in today’s Gospel Jesus raises his dear friend Lazarus from the tomb, after four days. Give me the eyes of faith to recognize the complete wonder of this event as we prepare to enter Holy Week. Awaken my faith to recognize the power that Christ the Lord has, as he begins his final journey to Calvary on Palm Sunday to his own passion, death, and resurrection. Give us the grace to follow Christ on his passion, death, and resurrection journey. Amen.
Saturday, April 1 Loving and forgiving Father, I am aware of your love by reminders of your abiding companionship each day in my life. We are reminded in today’s Gospel that Jesus’ words often fell on deaf ears. He reminds us today to look at his works as signs of who he is and what he wants for us. Let me never forget the price Jesus paid for our salvation by his passion, death, and resurrection, manifesting for us his infinite love. Amen.
Friday, March 31 Loving and forgiving Father, I am aware of your love by reminders of your abiding companionship each day in my life. We are reminded in today’s Gospel that Jesus’ words often fell on deaf ears. He reminds us today to look at his works as signs of who he is and what he wants for us. Let me never forget the price Jesus paid for our salvation by his passion, death, and resurrection, manifesting for us his infinite love. Amen.
Thursday, March 30 Loving Father, allow my sorrow at the Passion of Christ to never grow cold in my heart. May the sadness when I hear in today’s Gospel of the cruelty of the people who wanted to crucify Jesus never depart from me. Send me the grace I need that I may ever grow warmer in my burning love of Jesus, and may it help me to remain ever faithful and steadfast in His grace. Amen.
Wednesday, March 29 Oh, Lord of mercy and compassion, free us from the bonds of sin as we prepare for the coming feast of the resurrection. You are the Lord of light and liberty, by remaining in your Word, we may continually be reformed to be able to live in the light of your divine love and be able to serve you as true and faithful disciples. Today’s Gospel shows us Jesus continually offering us the grace of freedom from the slavery of sin. I believe my freedom is in penance and prayer. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tuesday, March 28 “I always do what is pleasing to (God).” Loving God, your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, has given us the example to follow: His whole life was nothing but to do what is pleasing to You. May times, what we do in our lives is not what is pleasing to You; sometimes, we do things to satisfy our own desires. May Jesus, our Savior, help us to do what is pleasing to You and so experience Your intense desire for our redemption. May we live in You and thus live differently. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Monday, March 27 Lord Jesus, today you showed mercy to a woman who was accused of adultery. Many times, we stand over others in condemnation and judgment; may your challenge penetrate our hearts so that we drop our stones and walk away knowing that we, too, are sinners. May we talk and act with compassion with our brothers and sisters; help us to see each others’ mistakes and failures with compassio and nnot with condemnation and an uncharitable way. As we stand condemned for our sin, may your mercy enable us to go forward and sin no more. Amen.
Sunday, March 26 Fifth Sunday of Lent Lord Jesus, today you show us that you understand and share in our human grief at the death of our loved ones. You also show us that through the power God the Father has given you, you have the power over death. Help us, Lord, to deepen our faith in the resurrection and so be transformed and given new life. With the prayers of our brothers and sisters, may we move forward into the freedom of God’s loving and compassionate care. We ask you this, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Saturday, March 25 The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Gracious God, today we celebrate with joy Mary’s “YES” to the plan of salvation. Mary listens and believes in what she hears and acts upon what she belief in her daily life. As we celebrate her ‘fiat,’ may we also listen to God’s Word and allow ourselves to be overshadowed by God’s power and enter deeper into our relationship with God and more fully into the Kingdom of God. May we have Mary’s courage to say ‘yes’ to God’s will in our lives so we become part of God’s ongoing transformation of the world. Amen.
Friday, March 24 O God, you have a deep love for the brokenhearted. We pray today that you heal the brokenhearted with your loving kindness. We ask you also to console those who mourn the loss of their loved ones. May you journey with them in their sorrows and bring your comforting presence through the love of their families and friends. Strengthen their faith in the resurrection and may you welcome all those who have gone before us in faith with your love and peace. Amen.
Thursday, March 23 Almighty God, we ask your help and guidance in our lives, to recommit ourselves so that we may remain faithful to you and to enter into new life that you have given us. Lead us everyday to the way of humility and openness to your will. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Thursday, March 2 Lord Jesus, in today’s gospel you say to your disciples, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Thank you for the promise to hear our prayers; help each one of us, in turn, to be attentive to those in need around us. Let us be instruments of your love today. Amen.
Wednesday, March 1 Loving God, today marks the beginning of a new month, with the arrival of spring in a few weeks. As cold winter days gradually recede and the daylight hours continue to grow longer, let my heart reawaken with a renewed sense of kindness and warmth, patience and generosity. Amen.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 God and our loving Father, we thank you for the gift of a new day. Bless all of us including our enemies. Help us to think the way Jesus thinks. Grant us the ability to see and focus our attention to what is good and right. Do not allow us to fall into temptation but deliver from all evil. Grant all these in Jesus Name. Amen.
St. Peregrine, pray for us. Monday, Feb. 27 Father, fountain and source of all strength and courage, bless all of us today, especially those who are weighed down and burdened too much by mental, emotional, physical and financial problems. Comfort us in our sorrows and be our joy. Be our hope in moments when some of us feel hopeless. Be our strength when we feel so tired. Most especially, grant us the strength to do always your holy will. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Leander, pray for us.
Sunday, Feb. 26 Eternal Father, today we pray for our brothers and sisters who have gone astray due to human weaking and pride. Constantly bless them and protect them from every danger and harm. For indeed, nothing is out of your sight. For you grace is like raindrops that pour out all over the earth. Like sun light that lights up the world. Through our constant prayers for them, may they someday be able to return to you out of humility and total trust. We ask this through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit, Who Is Love. Amen. St. Victor of Plancy, pray for us.
Saturday, Feb. 25 Father of holiness, we pray today for the safety and protection of all missionaries all over the world. Fill them always with zeal as they preach Jesus to others by the way they live their lives and the words they preach. Strengthen them when they fill discouraged. Send forth your holy angels to protect and defend them from the evil one and his minions. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Montanus, pray for us.
Friday, Feb. 24 Father of holiness, we pray today for the safety and protection of all missionaries all over the world. Fill them always with zeal as they preach Jesus to others by the way they live their lives and the words they preach. Strengthen them when they fill discouraged. Send forth your holy angels to protect and defend them from the evil one and his minions. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Montanus, pray for us.
Thursday, Feb. 23 Father of mercy, bless us today with your presence through the love and care of those around us. Constantly support us in all our undertakings. May we give you praise and glory in all that we say and do. Make us your credible witnesses of your mercy and compassion toward others. We ask this through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. St. Polycarp, pray for us. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22 God our loving and merciful Father, guide us as we begin the Season of Lent today. May the Ash put on our foreheads remind us of our mortality and the shortness of our life here on earth. May this season be a moment to deepen our faith, hope and love for you, as well as our brothers and sisters. May we spend more time in prayer, change for the better and do good deeds. Help us to be better Christians. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
St. Peter, the apostle, pray for us Tuesday, Feb. 21 Lord Jesus, you teach us if we want to be first, we need to be the last and the servant of all. Help me to be less concerned about my status; help me to be less self-absorbed. Guide me today to find ways to help those around me without calling attention to myself. Amen.
Monday, Feb. 20 God of mercy, as we celebrate Presidents’ Day in the United States today, we give you thanks for all those who have faithfully carried out their presidential duties during their time in office. May all of our leaders seek to bring to reality the noble ideals we proclaim. Help us to choose leaders who will be good stewards of our environment and who will strive to make our country and our world more just and compassionate. Sunday, Feb. 19 Amen. Lord Jesus, you said to your disciples, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Grant me the courage and generosity of heart to follow your command; help me to remember that we are all a little bit broken, that we are all in need of forgiveness, understanding, and compassion. Amen.
Saturday, Feb. 18 Almighty God, today’s gospel reading tells of the transfiguration of Jesus, witnessed by his disciples Peter, James, and John. Their experience showed your divine presence in your son, Jesus. Help us, in turn, to recognize a spark of your presence in one another. May we truly live in your presence as we go through this day. Amen.
Friday, Feb. 17 Oh, Loving God, You have given us the powerful example of our Seven Holy Founders, and their love for the Mother of God, to show us how to dedicate our lives to You through prayer, dedication to Mary and to building community with one another, as well as service to your people. Give us the grace to follow their example in word and deed on this, their feast Day. Amen.
Thursday, Feb. 16 Lord Jesus, you called your disciples to leave everything and follow you as fishers of men. Our Seven Founders also set aside everything and followed the Gospel way of life through the inspiration of the Sorrowful Mother. We pray that we, as your servants who celebrate their feast day, continue to be courageous witness to your great love through our love and service, through our fraternal way of life, and through following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, standing at the foot of our brothers and sisters who are still suffering in our world today. May Our Lady intercede for us, as she did for our Seven Founders, that as her servants, we may bring many of her children closer to her Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 Loving Father, we praise and thank you. As we begin today the Triduum Mass in honor of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servants of Mary, help imitate their example of brotherly love for one another. In this world full of division and indifference, help us once again reconcile with you and with one another through love. Help us grow in Christian love. Grant these through Christ our Lord. Amen. Seven Holy Founders, pray for us. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Lord God, thank you for the gift of your enduring love. Let me be mindful of the many ways those around me show their love each day. May my thoughts, words, and actions reflect your love with those I encounter this day. Amen.
Monday, Feb. 13 Almighty God, when I look to the future I am sometimes overcome with stress and uncertainty about what may happen to me or my loved ones. Calm my worries, and strengthen my faith; reassure me that you are with me as I walk through this life that you have given me. Amen. Sunday, Feb. 12 Loving God, in today’s reading from the Book of Sirach, we are reminded that we have choices in life. Guide us to choose good over evil, life over death, and faith over doubt. In difficult circumstances, help us to always listen to our hearts. Amen.
Saturday, Feb. 11 Lord Jesus, at the wedding in Cana it was your mother Mary who asked you to help when they had run out of wine; it was here where you performed your first miracle. Like Mary, we too turn to you in our time of need or on behalf of others. Please hear our prayers, comfort our hearts, and wipe away our tears. Amen.
Friday, Feb. 10 Lord, we are past the halfway point through winter. The cold temperatures, the winds, and the rains can be harsh on all of us. Help us to be mindful of those who by necessity must live or work outdoors for extended periods of time. Help them find shelter in their hour of need. Amen.
Thursday, Feb. 9 Almighty God, I give you thanks today for the lives of my family members who are no longer living. Thank you for the example they provided, the lessons they taught, the love and wisdom they shared. Thank you for all the good that they accomplished, and forgive them for their shortcomings. Amen. Wednesday, Feb. 8 God of life, thank you for the gift of this day. Thank you for the stark beauty of these winter days. Help me to recognize the wonder in all that surrounds me. Amen.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 Lord Jesus, you rebuked the religious leaders of your time for their hypocrisy and their distorting the commandments. Touch the hearts of the religious leaders of today, that they may be faithful to your teachings of love, compassion, justice, and forgiveness. Touch my heart, too; help me to reflect your example in what I say and do this day. Amen.
Monday, Feb. 6 Almighty God, every day we learn of acts of violence in our community and around the nation and world. Give comfort and healing to all who have endured violence or who have lost loved ones through violence. Guide our leaders–and each of us–to find ways to confront and minimize the violence in our society. Help us to truly create a more just, caring, and peaceful world. Amen.
Sunday, Feb. 5 God our creator, through the prophet Isaiah you said, “Share your bread with those who are hungry; give shelter to the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked, and do not turn your back on your own.” Help me to be more generous in responding to what you ask of me; guide me to support those organizations who are on the front lines of helping those in need. Amen.
Saturday, Feb. 4 Lord Jesus, in today’s gospel, you and your apostles sought to find a quiet place where you and they could have the opportunity to rest and regenerate. People still sought you out and, in your compassion, you began to teach them. In everyone’s life there are times when we are called to help in spite of our fatigue; grant us the grace and patience and compassion to respond as we are able. Amen.
Friday, Feb. 3 Loving God, today we celebrate the life of Saint Blaise, who was a Roman-era physician and bishop. His inspirational life that began with the healing of both the body and the soul ended in his dying for the faith. Thank you for all people whose work consists of healing and giving hope to those who are injured, wounded, or broken in body or spirit. Amen.
Thursday, Feb. 2 Lord Jesus, today the Church celebrates your presentation in the temple as an infant by Mary and Joseph. St. Luke tells of those who recognized you as the one who would bring them salvation. Help me to recognize your loving presence in those around me today. Amen.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 Lord, some days are more hectic than others. Whatever today brings, keep me close to you. Help me to pause throughout the day for a moment or two, so that I may take a few deep breaths. As I do so, help me to remember that you are here beside me, and we will get through this day together. Amen.
Tuesday, Jan. 31 Lord Jesus, help me to be more mindful of those with whom I live and work. Help me listen with an open heart; nudge me to be more quick to offer a helping hand or an understanding ear. In simple ways, may I reflect your compassion and mercy. Amen.
Monday, Jan. 30 Lord God, thank you for the caregivers among us; thank you for those who help the elderly, the sick, the injured, and the disabled. Thank you for their compassion, their tenderness, and their perseverance in the care they provide. Amen.
Sunday, Jan. 29 Lord Jesus, you taught the crowd and your disciples, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” There is much strife and conflict in the world and even in our own lives. Help us to find ways to make peace; help us to foster healing and forgiveness. May we reflect your teachings in our words and actions this day. Amen.
Saturday, Jan. 28 Loving God, let me be mindful today of those who are struggling – in my family, among my neighbors, or among those I encounter today. Grant them courage and hope; help them to not be overwhelmed by their circumstances. Bless them in their time of need. Amen.
Friday, Jan. 27 Lord, as a new day begins, I give you thanks for the countless ways you bless my life. Thank you for helping me to face challenges and uncertainties with faith and trust in you. Whatever happens today, let me find joy and goodness that I can share with others. Amen.
Thursday, Jan. 26 Loving God, there are so many people whose lives are filled with brokenness, trauma, or heartache. May those who are suffering find hope, healing, and comfort in their time of need. Help me to find ways to support the programs that can best serve these individuals with compassion and respect. Amen.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 Almighty God, today the Church recalls the conversion of Saint Paul. His dramatic encounter on his way to Damascus blinded him and caused him to fall to the ground. When major events in our lives challenge us, help us to pause, listen, and reflect. Help us to gain insight from these events, and may they always lead us back to you. Amen.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 Lord, the Church celebrates the life of Saint Francis de Sales today. Renowned for his patience and gentleness, his homilies were often brief and without fanfare. He wisely wrote, “only the language of the heart can reach another heart.” This day, let me strive to speak and listen with my heart. Amen.
Monday, Jan. 23 Loving Creator, thank you for the gift of life. Watch over all expectant parents as they await the birth of their child. May every child find love and affection as they find their way in the world. Amen.
Sunday, Jan. 22 Lord Jesus, today’s gospel tells of your calling Simon Peter and his brother Andrew to follow you. They left their boat and fishing nets and became your disciples. Renew your call to each of us; speak to our hearts so that we, too, may be courageous enough to live out your command to love one another. Help us be generous enough to forgive one another as you have shown us by example. Guide us to make our home, our community, and our world more loving, more forgiving, and more Saturday
Jan. 21 Lord, there is beauty in the starkness of winter. When I pause to look at a seemingly barren tree or shrub, I am surprised to see the buds on every branch, waiting for the proper time to open and bloom. You have given each of us gifts that have yet to awaken and bloom. Nurture us as you do the trees and shrubs, so that in time, our gifts may mature and be shared with others. Amen.
Friday, Jan. 20 Lord, when you called your disciples to follow you, you chose ordinary, imperfect people. These men and women, from Peter to Mary Magdalen, were a lot like us. We strive to follow you and your commandments to love one another, but often we fail. Forgive us our shortcomings and short-sightedness, and lift us back up. Help us this day to be faithful to you. Amen.
Thursday, Jan. 19 Loving God, winter days can be harsh and unforgiving. Let me be mindful of those who find themselves outside because of homelessness or other reasons. Guide them to find the help they need to find warmth, comfort, and shelter from the cold. Bless all those who endeavor to help those who have no protection from the elements. Amen.
Wednesday, Jan. 18 Lord Jesus, the gospels tell numerous stories of your healing those who seek you out in faith. Each of us, too, seek healing from you. Heal us of our brokenness, our doubts, our worries; help us grow in your gifts of faith, hope, and love. By our words and actions, help us bring healing to those around us. Amen
Tuesday, Jan. 17 Loving God, life brings many unexpected twists and turns: the death of a friend or loved one, a new job or relationship, the diagnosis of an illness. In large and small ways, such events can create a sense of insecurity, fear, or uncertainty. Be with us when we are faced with the unexpected; give us the reassurance that new insights, personal growth, and greater faith can come our way. Help us to find the good in every situation. Amen.
Monday, Jan. 16 Lord, each morning as I sit at the table eating my breakfast, I watch my neighborhood through the window. Some people are walking their dogs; others are getting into their cars to go to work; energetic individuals are jogging or cycling by; parents are walking their children to school. Bless all of us as we begin this new day; help each one of us find moments of joy today that we can share with one another. Amen.
Sunday, Jan. 15 Almighty God, recent weeks have shown the dramatic power of nature in storms, atmospheric rivers, tornadoes and more. Many have suffered as a result of this severe weather. Give comfort to those who have been impacted by these events, and inspire us to support those people and organizations who are on the front lines, courageously responding to those in need. Amen.
Saturday, Jan. 14 Lord, thank you for the countless ways you touch our lives. Thank you for the unexpected gifts that I receive from those around me, whether it be a simple gesture of kindness or the willingness of a friend to offer a listening and compassionate ear. Help me to be your instrument to offer an act of kindness or generosity to those I encounter this day. Amen.
Friday, Jan. 13 Dear Lord, some days can be overwhelming: there are too many tasks, too many errands, too many demands or expectations. At moments like these, please help me to pause and take a deep breath. Let me step back and put things in perspective; remind me that I can prioritize what I can do in the time I have, and that I can reach out to others for help. Amen.
Thursday, Jan. 12 Dear Lord, some days can be overwhelming: there are too many tasks, too many errands, too many demands or expectations. At moments like these, please help me to pause and take a deep breath. Let me step back and put things in perspective; remind me that I can prioritize what I can do in the time I have, and that I can reach Wednesday, Jan. 11 Lord, when I was younger I didn’t concern myself too much about the future; I acted as if I were invincible. As the years wore on, I learned that I was far from being invincible or invulnerable. Where I stand now, I am past the halfway point of my life. I’ve learned much over the years, perhaps most importantly, that life is precious, that every day is a gift from you. Help me embrace this day with gratitude, generosity, and hope
Wednesday, March 22 “Can a mother forget her infant? Even should she forget, I will never forget you!” Loving God, as we are getting closer the Easter celebration, you remind us that you will never forget us. We are grateful, O Lord, for your love for us, sinners. Forgive us when at times we forget your love and your promise because of our own blindness. May the rest of this Season of Lent help us to recognize your presence in our daily life. Amen.
Tuesday, March 21 Heavenly Father, your Son Jesus came into the world not just to heal us from all infirmities, but to save us from sin and death and to bring us back to you. Help and increase our little faith. May this faith, though little, be trusting not doubting. Defend our brothers and sisters from the power of the evil one. Heal those who suffer with life-threatening diseases. Through the intercession of St. Peregrine, grant them healing in body and spirit. This we ask through Jesus Christ, the Healer. Amen.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. Monday, March 20 Lord our God, grant us today the courage and strength to bear our sufferings and carry our own cross. Grant us the eyes to see redemptive fruits in bearing the hardships and struggles for the sake in pursuing the good and true. For indeed, there will be no Resurrection if there is no Crucifixion. Make us then realize and appreciate the importance and value of hardship and suffering in our daily life and Christians. Grant all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Cuthbert, pray for us. Sunday, March 19 God our Father, we pray for those who have died. Especially to those not remembered, and those who were killed or died unjustly. Bestow upon them your justice, O Lord. We beg you, forgive all their sins due to human weakness. Finally, grant them, Lord, eternal peace in your presence. We ask this through Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. Amen. St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us.
Saturday, March 18 Lord God, we pray today for all government officials all over the word. May they always seek and enact laws that are just for the good and benefit of all people. May they always seek counsel from you, who is the source of all knowledge, truth and wisdom. Unite them, Lord, as they pursue justice, harmony, peace and order. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us.
Friday, March 17 Almighty Father, today we pray reconciliation and forgiveness of sins. We know that we hurt and offend you whenever we offend and hurt others. As we gather today as you children, help us with our weaknesses and restore us in your love. Help us to reconcile with one another. We know that you are always there waiting for us to come home. Grant us humility to recognize our shortcomings. Make us worthy of the feast you have prepared for each one of us in your Church today. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Patrick, pray for us. Thursday,
March 16 God, our Father and Creator, we pray for the constant protection and preservation of the beauty of your creation. Make us responsible and caring of the beauty of nature around us. May each of us, each day, little by little, take an initiative to get involved in the promotion of a clean and green environment. We ask all these prayers in Jesus’ Name. Amen. St. Hilary, pray for us.
Wednesday, March 15 Lord God, we pray today for our brothers and sisters all over the world who are mentally and physically challenged. Protect and assist them in their struggles and difficulties. Keep them from every danger and harm. Grant those who are taking care of them perseverance and strength not to give up on them. Grant them the necessary grace they need each day, Lord God. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Louise de Marillac, pray for us.
Tuesday, March 14 The Church’s liturgy gives us the theme of forgiveness today. How often am I to forgive my brother? Jesus’ answer: Heavenly Father, I ask you in Lent, to give me a heart that forgives. A heart that allows me to truly be free. It’s so hard to forgive when I have been hurt by others. I want to be merciful, as you are merciful. Give me a forgiving heart like yours. Amen.
Monday, March 13 Oh Lord, my merciful and loving God, today I come to you with humility and simplicity that You may change my heart, allowing it to be open and ready to receive your word and act on it. Transform my life as I welcome you. Let me set aside the complexities of my Lenten journey to give you my time to be with you. Let me follow you in this today. Amen.
Sunday, March 12 Today the divine liturgy gives us the story of the woman at the well with Jesus. He knows her better thanshe knows herself. Give us a perfect heart to receive your word, oh Lord, and to understand the great love of Jesus for us and for our eternal salvation. He desires to share with us the water that gives life as well. Give us, Oh Lord the waters of eternal life that last forever. Amen.
Saturday, March 11 Give me the grace today, Lord, of the practice of penance, leading me to a sincerity of heart to gain the holy things that lead me to eternal life. May I act uprightly with generosity of heart, kindness, mercy, forgiveness, compassion, and all things that lead me to life eternal. Through Jesus’ name. Amen.
Friday, March 10 Give me the grace today, Lord, of the practice of penance, leading me to a sincerity of heart to gain the holy things that lead me to eternal life. May I act uprightly with generosity of heart, kindness, mercy, forgiveness, compassion, and all things that lead me to life eternal. Through Jesus’ name. Amen.
Thursday, March 9 Oh, understanding God, today we read in scripture of the rich man and a poor man named Lazarus The rich man never saw Lazarus at his doorstep and failed to assist him. Both died. The rich man went to hell and Lazarus went to heaven. May we learn the lesson of giving alms with the resources we have to help those of lesser means and who are less fortunate. Give us a generous heart that leads us to eternal life. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
St. Frances of Rome, Pray for us.
Wednesday, March 8 Oh Lord, our merciful God, help us to be schooled in good works, that we may help others during this Lenten season and assist them in finding their way to You. Keep us on the right path that leads us to eternal life by following your powerful example. And, give us the grace each day to be aware of our task to live out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord. Amen.
Tuesday, March 7 Jesus, We thank you for the opportunity you have given us to ‘serve’ you and each other. As we humble ourselves in serving you and one another, may you draw us closer to you, so that we may grow in the freedom to serve more. May we continue to focus our attention in serving you as we serve one another. Help us to treat each other with respect and love. Amen.
Monday, March 6 Lord Jesus, As we come to the second week of Lent, you called us to be merciful. Help us to humble ourselves and take away our pride that we may be reconciled to you and to one another. May this Lenten Season be a season for us to be merciful as your heavenly Father, in loving and forgiving each other as we turn to you in repentance. May your love accompany us throughout these Lenten days. Amen.
Sunday, March 5 Lord Jesus, As Peter, James and John were in awe at the Transfiguration, we, also, want to say, “Lord, it is good that we are here!” It is good to be in your presence, in our prayers, reflection, meditation and to celebrate the Eucharist. Now help us to go out in the world and be your witness to proclaim your love and kindness to all people. May we be transfigured so as to spread the Good News everyday of our life. Amen.
Saturday, March 4 Lord Jesus, If, in this life, I have become an enemy to someone else or if somebody has become my enemy, I pray that our hearts will soften with your help. I pray that we be reconciled with your Spirit of Love so that we may be able to love and pray for those we call enemy. Turn our words and actions, Lord, to become your words and actions, so that in everything that we say and do, may we reflect your presence in our lives. Amen.
Friday, March 3 Creator God, In this world which has lost its way in following you, sometimes we lose our respect toward one another. We tend to be easily judging others negatively. Help us Lord to offer a smile or a kind word to each other. May we love and respect each other as you have loved and respected each one of us. May we treat those we meet today with love and kindness. Amen.
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