God, in times of waiting and uncertainty,
help us remain patient and trust in your timing.
Teach us to surrender our worries and to rest
in the assurance that you are working
in all things for our good.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Weekly Prayer Archive
Thank you, Lord, for the blessings we often take for granted.
Open our hearts to generosity, that we may give freely
of our time, talents, and treasures.
Help us live with a spirit of gratitude and abundance.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Lord, teach us to love with a compassionate heart.
Help us be kind in our words, generous in our actions,
and understanding in our judgments.
May we reflect your love in every interaction.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
God of strength, when challenges arise,
may we face them with unwavering courage.
Help us trust in Your providence and keep our hearts
anchored in faith, knowing that You are with us
through every storm.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Lord of joy, help us find beauty in the small,
ordinary moments of life.
May we appreciate each breath, each step,
and each relationship, remembering
that you are in every moment.
Fill our hearts with gratitude.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Heavenly Father, we bring before You
all who are hurting, physically or emotionally.
Surround them with Your healing presence
and restore them to wholeness.
Let Your peace comfort them and give them strength.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
God of wisdom, grant us clarity in our decisions
and focus in our work.
Help us stay grounded in Your truth and embrace
each moment with intention.
May we live out our calling with courage and conviction.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Dear Lord, as we step into a new year,
we ask for Your guidance and grace.
Help us set our hearts on the path of peace, purpose, and joy.
May this year be filled with Your love and the strength
to embrace every challenge.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Father, we thank You for sending Your Son on this Christmas Day.
Help us to welcome Him with joy, follow Him with courage,
and share His mercy with all we meet.
We also thank You for the year we’ve had,
for the highs and the lows, for the lessons learned
and the growth we’ve experienced.
We trust that You have been with us every step of the way.
May the new year bring us closer to You.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Lord, as the year comes to a close,
help us reflect on all You have done in our lives.
Thank You for Your faithfulness and love.
May we take time to reflect on the lessons learned
and the growth experienced.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
God, help us serve others with humility.
Teach us to act selflessly and to consider
others’ needs above our own.
May we follow your example
of sacrificial love and humility.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promises that never fail.
Help us to hold fast to Your word and trust in Your faithfulness,
even when circumstances are challenging.
May we stand firm in Your truth.
Amen.
— By a Columban Missionary
Father, give us the strength to continue on our journey,
no matter how difficult it may seem.
Renew our spirits and help us keep our focus on you,
trusting that you will carry us through every season.
Amen.
Dear Saint Columban, you lived so long ago.
We do not know what you looked like
or how your voice sounded.
What we do know is that you led your band of monks
with care and courage.
You listened to the Holy Spirit and it was always your aim
to serve Christ's will and not just your own.
Inspire us by your courage so that we may
follow Jesus' path wherever it may lead.
And when we encounter obstacles or the suffering
of migrants and other people in need along the road,
help us to remain compassionate and undaunted.
Pray for us that, like you, our trust in Jesus
may never falter despite opposition.
Amen.
— By Columban Fr. John Burger
