Daily Prayers for September 2011

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Daily Prayer for September 1, 2011

Heavenly Father, at times I feel stressed and unsettled. My mind races and refuses to stop. Help me to calm my inner turmoil and look to You in prayer whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed. I know that, with Your guidance, I can find my way through any problem. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 2, 2011

Glorious God, thank You for this beautiful day. I want to celebrate Your goodness in everything I do and see. May the birds’ songs cheer me, the gentle breeze refresh me and the company of my family and friends energize me. I pray that I am able to open my eyes to all of the gifts that You have given me. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 3, 2011 - St. Gregory the Great

Heavenly Father, as another school year begins, we pray for the intercession of St. Gregory, patron of teachers. This great man built seven monasteries and made major contributions to the Church’s liturgy. His zeal inspired many. We pray that he will watch over teachers, so that they too can inspire their students to learn, grow and aspire to do and be more. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 4, 2011

Gentle God, help me to find quiet moments in my day to spend time in prayer with You. It is so easy to slip away from silence and prayer in this world of chaos and noise. Quiet my mind, Lord, so I can be with You. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 5, 2011 - Blessed Mother Teresa/Labor Day

Caring Lord, You blessed us with a beautiful example of holiness, Mother Teresa. She followed in Your footsteps by caring for the poor and dying. She taught the world by her actions, and her memory continues to inspire us. Help all of us, Lord, to follow where she left off – help us to tend Your flock, seeing Your face in each living being. Amen.

We also pray, Lord, on this Labor Day, not only for all workers, but also for those who struggle to find a job in this frail economy. Watch over those who work long hours for very little compensation. May there be greater justice for all those who want and need to work.
 
Daily Prayer for September 6, 2011

Lord, I sometimes find myself spending money recklessly. I feel guilty when I buy clothes or food for pure pleasure rather than necessity. Help me, Lord, to remember that everything I have comes from You. Guide me to make good decisions and to consider the needs of others before I needlessly spend money on myself. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 7, 2011

At the end of the day, Lord, I reflect on what I’ve done and wonder if I’ve made a difference. How have I let my loved ones know just how much they’re loved? Do my friends know I care? Did my actions bear witness to my Christian faith? O Lord, watch over me as I strive to be a beacon of Your love. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 8, 2011 - Birth of Mary

Lord, as we celebrate the birth of Your mother, Mary, we recall that she lived her life in humble submission to Your Father’s will. May we do likewise as we make our journey of faith this day. Keep us always faithful to You, and ready to respond to Your call. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 9, 2011

“When it rains, it pours.” Heavenly Father, this saying seems to hold true in my life. I sometimes feel as if my life is out of control and I want to give up. Help me to remember that You are always by my side. With Your help, I can carry my cross. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 10, 2011

You have blessed me, Lord, and for that I am grateful. Thank You for surrounding me with so many wonderful and caring people. Thank You for a place to call home and food on my table. I will strive to share these wonderful blessings for the good of others, and I ask Your guidance as I do Your will. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 11, 2011

When I am feeling down, Lord, I tend to shut myself away from those who
care most, including You. Help me in these moments to open myself to those
around me and to remember that Your love is the only true path to
happiness. Amen.

Heavenly Father, on this day we remember the tragedy that took so many
innocent lives and brought pain and suffering to America and to the world.
Watch over the victims and their families, Lord. May all those affected on
that tragic day find peace and comfort in Your loving embrace. Grant us
Your gift of peace, Lord. Help us to break the cycle of violence and to
remember that we are all one human family. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 12, 2011

Heavenly Father, grant me patience. I have a tendency to want things done now, and I get frustrated when I have to wait. Help me to calm myself and trust in Your love. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 13, 2011

I often worry, Lord. I worry about things that are out of my control, like job stability and my family’s health. Walk with me as I struggle with the turmoil in my life, Lord. Help me to remember that my life is in Your hands. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 14, 2011 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Almighty God, on this special day we remember that the Cross is the
universal image of Christian belief. Of the Cross, Theodore of Studios
said, "How splendid the Cross of Christ! It brings life, not death; light,
not darkness; Paradise, not its loss. It is the wood on which the Lord, like
a great warrior, was wounded in hands and feet and side, but healed thereby
our wounds. A tree has destroyed us, a tree now brought us life.” Help us
to remember the importance of this simple yet powerful symbol of our
redemption. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 15, 2011 - Our Lady of Sorrows

O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, you experienced overwhelming grief when you witnessed the crucifixion and death of your divine Son. Look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart an awareness of the sorrows of others. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 16, 2011

Loneliness sometimes overwhelms me, Lord. My heart seems empty and I feel like I’ve lost my way. Walk with me as I struggle to build relationships, and be my companion as I reach out to those around me. Open my heart so that I may receive the love and friendship for which I long. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 17, 2011

Heavenly Father, I hear about the needs of poor people who live in hunger and struggle daily to survive. But when I encounter someone who is homeless, I become skeptical and selfish with my gifts. Help me to open my heart to my poor brothers and sisters and to remember that they are Your children, too. Guide me to help those who can benefit from my generosity. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 18, 2011

Increase my faith, Lord! I yearn to be closer to You. I want to hear Your voice and do Your will. Walk with me on my journey of faith – You are my guiding light. Help me to teach others about Your goodness by being a good example of faithful Christian living. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 19, 2011

Heavenly Father, I ask You to bless my family with peace. Petty arguments and indifference can cause stress among my family members. Help us to view each other lovingly and with respect. Help us to understand and appreciate our differences. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for September 20, 2011

I often wish, Lord, that life were simpler. So many people find themselves greedy for the latest and greatest gadgets – flat screen TVs, fancy cars, huge homes – that they get in over their heads with debts and bills. Help us to let go of our need for so many material possessions and to appreciate a simpler life, enjoying the company of family and friends while living for You. Amen.

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