Weekly Prayer Archive

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

Dear Jesus,
Even when we fail to recognize it 
Your constant care is always with us. 
Our ignorance, foolishness and indifference 
cannot overcome Your compassion and mercy. 
Stir up our hearts to appreciate Your love
and be loving to You and all others. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey

Dear Jesus, 
I need You to remind me to be open to others, 
to be ready to share my time and resources. 
Perhaps the chance to do a simple favor 
or common courtesy arises. 
Other times may involve helping friends 
with serious illness or the loss of a loved one. 
The needs of community, country or creation 
may evoke a response. 
All in all, I need to follow Your self-giving love. 

Amen.

— By Columban Fr. John Comiskey