Daily Prayers October 2011

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Daily Prayer for October 1, 2011 - St. Therese of the Child Jesus

In celebration of St. Therese of the Child Jesus – “the Little Flower” – I pray today that we may all be inspired by her simple and complete devotion to you, O Lord.

*Lord Jesus, I am not an eagle.
All I have are the eyes and the heart of one.
In spite of my littleness, I dare to gaze
At the sun of love,
And long to fly toward it.
I want to imitate the eagles,
But all I can do is flap my small wings.
What shall I do?

With cheerful confidence I shall stay
Gazing at the sun, till I die.
Nothing will frighten me, neither wind nor rain.

O my beloved sun, I delight in feeling small
And helpless in your presence;
And my heart is at peace. ~St. Therese*

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Daily Prayer for October 2, 2011 - The Guardian Angels

“He has given His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.”
– Psalm 91

Heavenly Father, You have blessed us with the protection of the Guardian Angels.
We are grateful that You so vigilantly watch over and protect us. May we
always be comforted by the knowledge that you’ve sent the Guardian Angels
to guard, protect and lead us on our journey to salvation. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 3, 2011

Almighty God, Source of all life, bless the unborn. May they grow to live a
full and healthy life. Bless, too, the unborn children whose lives are cut
short by abortion and miscarriage. Watch over all mothers and fathers –
may they be examples of faith and love to their children. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 4, 2011 - St. Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis of Assisi, help me to be more like you. Help me to preach the message of the Gospel through my daily interactions with others. May your powerful words bring us closer to the Lord, our God.

*Praised be my Lord and God, with all His creatures,
and especially our brother the sun, who brings us
the day and brings us the light; fair is he,
and he shines with great splendor.

O Lord, he is a sign to us of You!

Praised be my Lord for our sister the moon,
and for the stars, set clear and lovely
in heaven. ~St. Francis of Assisi*

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Daily Prayer for October 5, 2011

Generous God, You have blessed each person with special talents. Some may have trouble finding these gifts within themselves, while others squander them and use them against You. Help me, Lord, to recognize my talents and to use them to build up Your Kingdom here on earth. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 6, 2011

Almighty Father, bring peace to our war-torn world. Help those in conflict to
find a peaceful resolution to their disagreements. Keep innocent bystanders
safe from harm. Watch over all soldiers as they risk their lives to protect others,
and bring them safely home. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 7, 2011 - Our Lady of the Rosary

As we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Lord, help us to remember that the rosary is a beautiful devotion that acts as a summary of the Christian faith. May we always feel closer to You and Mary while reciting the rosary.

*Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! Our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen. *

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Daily Prayer for October 8, 2011

It is difficult to understand, Lord, why there is so much suffering in the world. Help us to comfort loved ones as they suffer from diseases, so that we might be their strength when they are too sick to fight. May those who are suffering have more good days than bad. Give them the courage to face their illness, so that they may not be overcome with grief. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 9, 2011

Walk with me, Lord, as I find my way in this world. I sometimes feel as if I’m meant to do more, but I can’t find my true path. Guide me to be everything I’m meant to be, and help me to strive to always do more. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 10, 2011

Almighty God, You have blessed my life. Although I may have some difficulties and setbacks, I feel Your constant embrace. When times are grim, You lift me up. When my faith falters, You lead me home. I pray that You never abandon me. Be with me always. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 11, 2011

Heavenly Father, I pray for the teachers who guide our children through fragile moments. These dedicated educators mold the future of our world through their work in the classroom. May they face challenges with confidence and know that You are always there to support them. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 12, 2011

My heart is Yours, Lord. You have given me so much – and I give You my life and my love in return. Teach me to live in Your holy ways. Guide me to be a better person and to show others how to live by Your Word. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 13, 2011

Lord, watch over those who are affected by cancer. Give them strength to battle the disease, and bless them with caregivers who are attentive and kind. Heal them and keep them safe in Your loving embrace. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 14, 2011

Heavenly Father, You are my comfort when I am feeling down. You guide me when I am lost. You are my friend when I am lonely. Thank You for Your unfailing kindness and love. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 15, 2011 - St. Teresa of Avila

Of this feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, may we learn from her words of wisdom and do God’s will in preparation for our eternal reward.

*Strengthen and prepare my soul, good Jesus,
and help me do something for You.
For no one could possibly receive as much as I have
and give nothing in return.
Whatever it takes, Lord, may I not come before You
with empty hands, since we are rewarded
according to our deeds.

Here is my life, my honor, my will;
I give all to You.
Do with me what You will.
I can do little, but approaching You
I can do all things,
if You do not leave me.

~St. Teresa of Avila*

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Daily Prayer for October 16, 2011

Heavenly Father, calm the worries of those who live in fear. Some people fear death…I pray for their comfort. Others struggle daily for their own safety…I pray that the Holy Spirit never leaves their side. Others fear the unknown…I pray for their peace. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 17, 2011 - St. Ignatius of Antioch

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us holy persons like St. Ignatius, whose unfaltering love and devotion to You teaches us how we, too, should live.

*Be deaf to anyone who does not speak of Jesus Christ.
He was descended from David,
truly was He born of Mary.
He ate and drank,
truly was He tried by Pontius Pilate.
He was crucified,
truly He died, as heaven and earth looked on.
He was raised from the dead,
truly His Father wakened Him.
And His Father will raise us, too,
who believe in Him in Christ Jesus;
truly we have no life except in Jesus Christ.

~St. Ignatius Loyola*

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Daily Prayer for October 18, 2011 - St. Luke

Heavenly Father, today we celebrate St. Luke the Evangelist, whose writings teach us about the mystery of Your love for the poor. Because he is the patron of physicians and surgeons, we turn to St. Luke with our healing needs. May we learn from his teachings and live in faith as he did. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 19, 2011

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of life and for the beauty of this day. I am so very grateful for the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health that I and those dear to me are blessed with at this time. May I always recognize and appreciate my health so that I will do all I can to live each day fully and productively. Amen.

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Daily Prayer for October 20, 2011

Loving God, help me to accept with a joyful and humble heart the good things that You send. Help me to accept, too, the cross that I must bear in union with You. Amen.

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