O Almighty God, Who beholds Thy servants earnestly desiring to place themselves under the shadow of the name and protection of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, grant, we beseech You, that by her charitable intercession, we may be delivered from all evil on earth, and may arrive at everlasting joys in Heaven, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Lord, take us where You want us to go; Let us meet who You want us to meet; Tell us what You want us to say; and Keep us out of your way. Amen (Adapted from a prayer by Fr. Mychal Judge)
Circle us, O God. Keep protection near and danger afar. Circle us, O God. Keep hope within and keep doubt without. Circle us, O God. Keep light near and darkness afar. Circle us, O God. Keep peace within and keep evil out. Please, circle us, O God. Keep our hearts in your loving hands and Read More...
Loving God, Enlighten what is dark within us… Strengthen what is weak within us… Mend what is broken within us… Bind what is bruised within us… Heal what is sick and hurting within us… Forgive what is sinful within us… And lastly – revive whatever peace, joy and love that have died within us. Amen!
O Mary, when you were born the world was made light. In your great love be merciful to us who are often sinners and give us strength and perseverance as we journey through this life. O joyous Mary, just as your nativity announced joy to the entire world, may it fill us with true joy and enliven our Read More...
O God, help us to bring our worldly concerns under control, so that they never turn our minds from higher things. Help us have earthly things for use but not as objects of our desires. May there be nothing to hold back the desire of our minds and hearts; and do not let the delights of this world Read More...
Loving God, fill our souls with your holy joy, courage and strength so that we will serve you throughout this day. Enkindle your love in us and then walk with us along the next stretch of road we call this day. We cannot see very far ahead, but when we arrive at the setting of the sun, we know you Read More...
Give us a heart as beautiful, pure, and spotless as yours. A heart like yours, so full of love and humility. May we be able to receive Jesus as the Bread of Life, to love Him as you loved Him, to serve Him under the mistreated face of the poor. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
