Gracious God, your Son taught us
that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those
who become like little children.
In this Advent season,…
Daily Prayer Archive
Heavenly Father, you sent prophets
to prepare Your people for the Messiah's coming.
Open our ears to hear Your word
and our hearts to…
Lord Jesus Christ, You called Francis Xavier
to carry Your Gospel to distant lands and foreign peoples.
Inspire in us that same burning…
Merciful God, you promise to make straight the paths
and level the mountains that separate us from You.
We ask for the grace to recognize…
Loving Father, as we begin this sacred season of Advent,
awaken in our hearts a spirit of watchfulness and anticipation.
Help us…
Saint Andrew, first-called apostle,
you immediately followed Jesus
when He invited you to "come and see."
As we begin this holy season…
Lord Jesus, You call us to be alert and watchful,
ready for Your coming at any moment.
In a world full of distractions and false…
God of hope and renewal, as we approach
the end of another liturgical year,
prepare our hearts for the new beginnings
that await us in…
Almighty Father, on this day of thanksgiving,
we gather with grateful hearts
to acknowledge Your abundant blessings
upon our nation…
Gracious God, our hearts overflow with gratitude
for the countless blessings You have poured out upon us.
For the gift of life, the love of…
Saint Catherine of Alexandria,
brilliant defender of the faith, intercede
for all students, teachers, and scholars
who seek truth…
Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and holy martyrs of Vietnam,
you remained faithful to Christ even unto death.
Intercede for Christians…
Jesus Christ, King of the Universe,
we bow before You and acknowledge
Your sovereignty over all creation.
You reign not…
Saint Cecilia, patron of musicians and singers,
you praised God with your voice and your life.
Inspire all who create music and art
to…
