God of all life, there are days when the burdens we carry weigh heavy on our shoulders and wear us down; when roads seem long, dreary and endless, the skies gray and threatening; when our lives have no music in them and our hearts are lonely, and our souls have lost courage. Bless us on these days Read More...
Loving God, May the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, be our touchstone, be our comfort, be our answer to all the dark questions. May the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, be the light of all nights, the sign that you have chosen us, the mysterious and sure sign that we are yours for all eternity. Amen! (Adapted from a Prayer by Fr. Karl Rahner, SJ)
Prayer for the Help of the Holy Spirit O God, send forth your Holy Spirit into my heart that I may perceive, into my mind that I may remember, and into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from Read More...
O God, give us insight into our friendships. Help us to see your gift of love, your presence in them. Help us to be faithful friends to others, loyal, generous and kind. Grant us the gift through our friendships to love and be loved. Bless our friends this day and always with the richness of life and the faithfulness of our love. Amen!
God our Father, You filled Saint Barnabas with faith and the Holy Spirit and sent him to convert the nations. Help us to proclaim the gospel by word and deed. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You, and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen (Prayer to St. Barnabas)
Loving God, please send people of encouragement who bring your presence into our lives. We thank you for the family and friends that we have now who encourage us. Always bless us with the wisdom and favor of family, friends and people who bring the gift of encouragement to our lives always! We pray Read More...
Holy Mary, help us in our need, give us strength when we are weak, give us comfort when we are sorrowful, intercede for God’s people, assist those who lead, guide those who give their lives in service. Mary may all who seek you encounter your help and experience your unfailing protection and love. Read More...
Loving and gracious God, we ask for your blessing and guidance during our Sunday journey. We pray that your Holy Spirit may inspire us with understanding, wisdom, and compassion. Help us to use the gifts that you have given us to faithfully serve our family of faith and to work for the fulfillment Read More...
