PRAYER TO SAINT STEPHEN O Great St. Stephen, the scriptures tell us that your face was like an angel’s as you witnessed to the truth of Christ. Please ask the Most Holy Trinity to fill my soul and the souls of all my brothers and sisters throughout the world with a deep hunger for the truth Read More...
CHRISTMAS PRAYER - Pope John XXIII O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and which you alone can give to them. Help them to Read More...
CHRISTMAS EVE PRAYER Loving God, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and Read More...
COME, LORD JESUS! Loving God, It is growing in my heart: An awareness and gratitude of your constant love for me; Like the sun rising in the East to warm and comfort my life and to bring new growth. Thank you for these weeks of prayer. In the spirit of the season my waiting, my Read More...
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT O God of Christmas wonder, grace us with the humble caring strength and gentle wisdom of St. Joseph. May we too listen to the dreams of our hearts which you place there to guide us on this journey of life. Amen!
FAMILY CHRISTMAS PRAYER Dear Jesus, When I look at the faces of family and friends I remember their stories. There are feelings of gratitude and some fear and anxiety. Thank you for these loved ones and please forgive me for the ways I have been less than accepting and loving. Please heal the Read More...
CHRISTMAS WISH God give you blessings at Christmas time; Stars for your darkness, sun for your day, Light on the path as you search for the Way, And a mountain to climb. God grant you courage this coming year, Fruit for your striving, friends if you roam, Joy in your labor, love in your home, And a summit to clear. Amen.
A CHRISTMAS TREE BLESSING Holy Creator of Trees, bless with your abundant grace this our Christmas tree as a symbol of joy. May its evergreen branches be a sign of your never-fading promises. May its colorful lights and ornaments call us to decorate with love our home and our world. May the Read More...
