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Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, in your suffering you redeem
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Lord Jesus, in your suffering you redeem the world. From your wounds pours the blood of life, in which mankind finds salvation. Keep us close to your most precious body, that we might never be…
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, you have taught us
Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lord Jesus, you have taught us that above all, we must show love for one another in the same way God loves us. Lead us away from evil as we aid each other in our daily struggles. With each other…
Daily Prayer: Lord God, you gave us marriage
Optional Memorial of St. Norbert, Bishop Lord God, you gave us marriage not for eternity but that we might find a glimpse of the happiness we shall find in your visage. After the end of time, we shall walk with you, not as husbands and…
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, our world struggles
Memorial of St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Lord Jesus, our world struggles, caught between the needs of the state and the needs of the soul. One seeks to hold us to the world, the other to set us free to ascend to the Father. Let us give…
Perfect — and powerful — summer devotions for the holy souls in purgatory
Ah, summertime, and the living is easy. Vacation. A few days at the beach. An afternoon picnic in the park. And … Prayers for the suffering souls in purgatory? Absolutely! No week or two off for them. Purgatory is never a day at the beach.…
Daily Prayer: Lord God, humanity has sinned
Monday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lord God, humanity has sinned against you, and we are obstinate against your mercy. Soften our hearts, O, Lord, that we may welcome your messengers and look toward your son, Jesus Christ for our…
Daily Prayer: Lord God, you water the world
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Lord God, you water the world, and bestow upon it mortal existence. Your son, Jesus Christ likewise waters mankind in the rains of redemption. Through bread and wine, the…
Daily Prayer: Christ Jesus, our Baptisms are divine
Optional Memorial of Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs; Blessed Virgin Mary Christ Jesus, our Baptisms are divine and tie us intimately to Our Father. We are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to bring us…
Daily Prayer: Lord God, you drove out the thieves
Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr Lord God, you drove out the thieves from your house and made it a house of prayer for all people. With that same zeal, let us cast out those forces which corrupt both your Church and our souls. Be our…
A prayer for deceased military
Prayer for Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in…
