Prayer of the Day
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow men throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands this day their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Mother Teresa
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow men throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands this day their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Mother Teresa
Emmanuel, you are God-with-us and the savior of all nations. Come, save us and make of us your own joy to the world.
I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, or do this or that, but now I pray that God will guide me to do whatever I’m supposed to do, what I can do. I used to pray for answers, but now I’m praying for strength. I used to believe that prayer changes things,
Today I pray in thanks for the beauty around me. My heart swells with joy at the sight of flowers and sky, of caring adults and happy children. Loving God, the beauty of your creation overwhelms my senses and my heart. Today I thank you especially for ________. Hold all creation in your sheltering embrace.
God our Father, you have promised your kingdom to those who are willing to become like little children. Help us to follow the way of Saint Therese with confidence so that by her prayers we may come to know your eternal glory.
O God, even with all the challenges in my life, I know I have been given many blessings. Open my ears and eyes, my heart and life, that I may in these coming days be able to do some work of justice and peace for you. Amen.
Whatever ultimate meaning life may have, this much can be said already– life is a call to share in the world’s making. It is a chance to intervene, to contribute, to enhance what exists by the sheer power of one’s own presence and activity. Robert O. Johann
Blessed are those who have tears for people they love and miss, for they have loved well. Blessed are those who welcome others to their table; God will make room for them. Blessed are those that seem insignificant; God sees all they do.
Live every day to the full and freely be doing what you are doing. You may not have tomorrow.
Today I pray for my family. Loving God, thank you for my family — parents, children, cousins, aunts — everyone. They are my roots in the world. Their faces were my first vision of you. Bless these particular family members today _________, Hold them in your love. I ask for the gift of UNDERSTANDING the