SATURDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT Stretching out Thy divine hands upon the Cross, Thou hast joined together that which before was divided, and by Thy mediation Thou hast offered as a gift to the Father the nature of mortal man, that was under condemnation. Therefore we sing the praises of Thy sinless Crucifixion. Amen.
FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT Dear God, the temptations of my life are many and my resistances few. Sometimes the desert is less a place of purification and more a place where I focus on all that I don't have. Help me to wallow in the words of the water which whisper "beloved" to me too. Amen.
THURSDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT O blessed Christ, my teacher, my savior, my God: You have commanded me to love others as myself. Yet it is so often easy to see the faults in others, for I see their outside and compare it against what is inside me. I have inflated my goodness and importance in Read More...
WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT Heavenly Father, during this Lenten season, give me a new and expanded vision for my life. Help me to live full of faith. Teach me to find hope in the face of adversity.
TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT Dearest Lord, during this holy time for so many, we pause to remember that your light can never be extinguished. Help us to believe in this truth so that we might live lives that display your eternal illumination. Amen.
THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE Lord, open my heart and soul to allow me to hear your calling so that I can bring about your kingdom to this world. Amen.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT O sweet Saviour Christ, in your undeserved love for us you were prepared to suffer the painful death of the cross: let me not be cold or even lukewarm in my love for you. Lord help me to face the truth about myself. Help me to hear my words as others hear them, To see my Read More...
MAKE US WORTHY Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man And giving His life on the Cross. Help us to bear witness to You By following His example of suffering And make us worthy to share Read More...
