“Our Father…forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” It can be so hard to forgive and to not judge others. I pray that I can learn to be more God-like by forgiving as You do. Help me to accept others as they are and not to judge them. Amen.
Heavenly Father, open my heart and calm my mind when I begin to think too much and feel too little. Help me to be touched by Your grace and experience Your unconditional love every day. Amen.
Daily Prayer for August 22, 2011 - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Heavenly Father, You have given us Mary, the mother of Your Son, to be our queen and mother. Through her intercession may we learn to be better people, sharing in the glory of heaven forever. Amen.
Open my eyes, Lord, so that I can see the difference between my true needs and the “need” to have the things I desire. Teach me to let go of the things that I no longer use, and keep me focused on the things that really matter. Amen.
Lord, help us as a society to come to the aid of those who are out of work. Guide the unemployed as they search for work and a living wage. Nourish their bodies and souls, and provide them with the means to obtain adequate nutrition and shelter. Amen.
Increase my faith in You, my God. I believe in You and all of Your promises, but my faith sometimes wavers. Strengthen my faith, God, so that I might recognize and be grateful for all that You give to me. Help me to stand steadfast in my belief in You. Amen.
I want to do Your will, God, but I often find it difficult to discern what You want me to do. I become frustrated and search for the “right answers.” But I also understand that I need to let go and simply follow You. Help me to trust in You more fully, so that I can do Your will. Amen.
Guide us, Lord, to a healthier lifestyle. Give us the strength to make wise food choices in a nation that is focused on food. Remind us to exercise regularly and to find the time to relax. Help us to cope with our burdens of worry, anxiety and stress. Enable us to care for our bodies with love. Amen.
Dear Lord, sometimes I feel lonely. Be with me as I walk through my day, and help me to recognize Your constant influence on my life. I thank you for being my companion from one day to the next. Amen.
Daily Prayer for August 29, 2011- The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
Heavenly Father, You called St. John the Baptist to be the messenger of Your Son’s birth and death. As he gave his life in witness to truth and justice, so may we strive to profess our faith in Your Gospel. Amen.
Daily Prayer for August 30, 2011 - St. Rose of Lima
Lord, today we remember St. Rose of Lima. Although she was blessed with an undeniable beauty, she often felt lonely and depressed because, despite her parent’s wishes, she sought love only from You. Help us to learn from this beautiful saint. She looked past glamorous temptations in order to give herself completely to You. Amen.
Father, I pray today for all those affected by cancer in some way. It is so scary to lose control of one’s body and health. Watch over all cancer patients, caregivers and families, and give them strength for the fight. Heal them, Lord, if it is Your will. Give them courage. I pray that they find hope in the promise of Your unending love. Amen.
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