FOR THE GIFT OF WISDOM Great is the wisdom of the Lord! God Almighty, Your Wisdom includes An understanding of what is fair, What is logical, what is true, What is right and what is lasting. It mirrors Your pure intellect! I entreat You to grant me such Wisdom, That my labours may reflect Read More...
PRAYER TO ST PAUL MIKI AND COMPANIONS – MARTYRS OF JAPAN O God, strength of all the Saints, who through the Cross were pleased to call the Martyrs Saint Paul Miki and Companions to life, grant, we pray, that by their intercession we may hold with courage even until death to the faith that Read More...
ANOTHER DAY Lord, thank You for another day within this life of mine. Give me the strength to live it well, whatever I may find. Bestow from Your abundance whatever I may lack, to use the hours wisely, for I cannot have them back. Lord, thank You for another day in which to amends, for little Read More...
PRAYER FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Blessed are You, loving Father, for all your gifts to us. Blessed are You for giving us family and friends to be with us in times of joy and sorrow, to help us in days of need, and to rejoice with us in moments of celebration. Father, we praise You for Your Son Read More...
PRAYER TO SAINT BLAISE O Blessed St Blaise, you received from God the power to protect men from throat diseases and other maladies. Take away the illness that afflicts me, keep my throat healthy and perfect so that I can talk correctly and be able to proclaim and sing praises to God. I promise Read More...
PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Heavenly Father, on this Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, I recall the gift Mary and Joseph gave to the world by offering baby Jesus to You in the temple. I offer up to You all the children in my family. I place them into Your perfect Read More...
PRAYER FOR STRENGTH AND CONTENTMENT Gracious Father, help me to understand that while I may be content to rest with what I have gathered, I cannot preserve the strength of my soul unless I share my possessions. Give me a passion for humanity that will advance gifts through love, and offer service without the need of an appeal. Amen.
PRAYER TO SAINT JOHN BOSCO St. John Bosco Friend of the young, Teacher in the ways of God, Your dedication to empowering the needy inspires us still. Help me to work for a better world, where the young are given the chance to flourish, where the poor’s dream for justice can come Read More...
