Weekly Prayer Archive

Lord, my sorrows seem endless, 
like a mountain stream,
constantly there,
Almost a torrent of despair.

Yet in spite of grief and empty longing, 
in You I trust, in You I dream 
and hope in blessings for us all, 
all together in Your love, 
where every tear will be wiped away, 
where peace will flow, 
in sweet abundance cascade below 
to comfort all our morning hearts. 

In the love that binds us all to You, 
all the living and all the dead, 
and all those yet to come, 
may that dream come true.
May every tear be wiped away 
in the comfort of Your love.

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. Patrick Sayles

Dear Jesus, 
Your presence in the Blessed Sacrament 
is a sign of Your fidelity to God’s people. 
You are with us and among us. 
You call us to bring about Your kingdom 
of justice and peace. 
Your body and blood nourish us in this journey. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 

Sometimes, I need to put aside my doings, 
agendas, concerns, worries and whatever else 
is rumbling around in my head. 
Taking time out, I need to stop and listen 
for Your quiet gentle voice. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus,

In day-to-day activities seeking help eases the task 
when we come upon an obstacle. 
Yet often we fail to do that. 
We end up frustrated just going around in circles. 
Grant me the wisdom to put aside my pride, 
admit my need and look for assistance. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 

Sometimes I face situations where no clear remedy exists. 
I need to be aware of your companionship. 
I need to trust in your sustaining love. 
Guide my eyes, my mind, my heart, and my feet
when difficult times come on the journey. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 

I need to appreciate my limits, 
what I can do physically, energy, and time. 
The important thing is the good I can do 
within those boundaries. 
You are the ultimate source of power for that. 
Your love inspires and sustains me. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 

In the turmoil of our times, 
You are the source of safety and solace. 
Resting in Your presence brings healing 
and energy to continue our journey. 
With Your guidance, we find  the true path in living. 
May our steps be marked with fidelity and love. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 

We sometimes fail to appreciate the people 
who fill our day-to-day lives. 
We take them for granted. 
Be they spouses, children, other family members, 
coworkers, friends, clerks, cleaners. 
Our relationships become transactional 
as if we are just doing business. 
Help us to treat them with respect, care and kindness. 
They too are made in your image. 
They deserve our love. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
 

Dear Jesus, 

You speak of the birds in the air, 
the caring for sheep, the lilies of the field. 
Guide me to a greater appreciation 
and cherishing of Your creation. 
May I learn to protect it and help it flourish. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 
I am attentive to my immediate surroundings 
and to some extent the events in the wider world 
of human endeavor and failings. 
But I have gaps and missed opportunities 
in attending to what is truly important. 
I easily get caught up with the merely satisfying. 
Guide my vision, my heart and my choices with your love. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 
I enjoy hearing from relatives 
bout their lives and their dear ones. 
Sometimes I’m a bit remiss in keeping up contact. 
Remind me that we need each other. 
Open wide my heart to recall that we all 
are brothers and sisters in your love.

Amen. 

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
 

Dear Jesus, 
I don’t like surprises. 
Warm my heart to welcome the unexpected request, 
to adjust to changes in plans, 
to avoid being ruled by my own expectations, 
to see the needs of others, 
to be kind rather than abrupt, 
to show compassion over cynicism, 
to acknowledge my sin and your everlasting mercy. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey
 

Dear Jesus, 
At times I get stuck in my own point of view. 
I don’t give enough time to appreciate 
the differing perspectives of others. 
Help me to widen and deepen the way I look at things. 
May dialogue and real conversations bear fruit. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 
You have given us the ability to see and hear. 
Help us to be attentive to Your presence in the events of life. 
May we appreciate the kindness of others and be kind in turn. 
May obstacles not get in the way of caring. 
May the healing You bring inspire us to reflect Your love.

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey