Pray Today:  How often, Jesus, I find myself keeping a tally of the day’s annoyances – the angry word, the ingratitude or the lack of attention from those closest to me. Help me to grow in patience, understanding and forgiveness. Today Pray:  For those who are suffering in mind, body or spirit and [...]

Pray Today:  Dear God, give me the wisdom and courage to acknowledge when I have sinned or fai led to follow a resolution, for you are loving and faithful. Today Pray:  For confessors and pen itents, for counselors and those who seek counse ling. Conclude Your Prayer With:  Lord, may my Lenten practi [...]

Pray Today:  Jesus, Lent calls me not just to follow you as you journey to Calvary, but to join you in holiness, obeying the Father’s will and serving others with peace and joy. Today Pray:  For Franciscan parishes that by their welcome and service they may be signs of God’s love and comfort. [...]

Pray Today:  Dear Creator God, with the same tender love that you created me, you continue to guide and reform me. Thank you for your care. Today Pray:  For parents and children that they may support and respect each other throughout their life. Conclude Your Prayer With:  Lord, may my Lenten practices increase [...]

Pray Today:  Jesus, walk with me through this day; give me the energy and generosity of heart to accomplish my tasks and treat everyone I encounter with kindness and respect. Today Pray:  For those struggling with addiction and for those who support them. Conclude Your Prayer With:  Lord, may my Lenten practices increase [...]

Pray Today:  What word would you speak to me today, dear Lord? Whether it is a word of encouragement, correction, challenge or comfort, still my heart so I may hear your voice… Today Pray:  For those preparing to receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter vigil, and that this Lent may be [...]

Pray Today:  Merciful Christ, give me a generous and forgiving heart. Today Pray:  For victims of crime and abuse, that they may find comfort and wholeness in God’s healing love. Conclude Your Prayer With:  Lord, may my Lenten practices increase my love for you and deepen my confidence in the great love you [...]

Pray Today:  God of compassion, give me the wisdom and humility to acknowledge my sins and failings and to ask forgiveness. Today Pray:  For those whose actions or attitudes have distanced them from God or from friends and family, that this season may be a time of healing and reconciliation. Conclude Your Prayer [...]

Pray Today:  Lord, in the world’s violence and despair, it is easy to lose sight of your truth, beauty and goodness. Help me to recognize you in the courtesies of strangers, in Spring’s new growth and in your Spirit’s stirrings in my heart. Today Pray:  For artists, writers, architects and all who work [...]

Pray Today:  Lord, sometimes I get discouraged when my prayers seem to go unanswered. Remind me that you always desire what is good for me and that even my simplest prayer is an act of praise. Today Pray:  For migrants and refugees and all people displaced by violence or natural disaster. Conclude Your [...]