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.
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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...
PRAYER BY ST. JEROME ON HIS FEAST DAY...
O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid. I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and Read More...
A SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER...
O Lord, on this blessed Sunday morning, We come before you with a humble heart. We give you thanks for the gift of this day and for the opportunity to worship and praise you. We ask for your guidance and blessings as we reflect on your word. Fill us with your love and Read More...
SEEKING GOD'S MERCY AND LOVE...
Lord, remember in our regard your ancient mercies, not the sins of our youth and weakness. Enable us to be just as forgiving towards one another, that we can be your instruments in extending your kingdom of love and fidelity. We pray this through Christ our Lord. Read More...
PRAYER HONORING ST. VINCENT DE PAUL...
Tender God, refuge of the poor, You filled Vincent de Paul with the strength of the apostles to work for the salvation of the poor and the instruction of the clergy. May we who follow the example of his life be driven by unceasing charity to continue the Read More...