Vincent de Paul by Simon François de Tours, 17th century. Public domain.
Morning Intercessions
Gracious God, by your love and grace you inspired Vincent to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of the poor.
Illustration by Frank Kacmarcik, OblSB, Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. Used with permission.
Morning Intercessions
God of wonderful deeds, through the cross of Jesus you lead us to new life. We pray: Strengthen our faith, O God.
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Evening Intercessions
God our Rock, you uphold all who put their trust in you. In faith we pray: r. Give us peace, O God.
Calling of St. Matthew by Vittore Carpaccio, 1502. Public domain.
Morning Intercessions
God of the covenant, you commissioned Matthew to preach the Good News. In company with him we pray: O God, hear our prayer.
Illumination from Hildegard's Scivias (1151) showing her receiving a vision and dictating to teacher Volmar.
Morning Intercessions
Creating God, you bestowed upon your daughter Hildegard many spiritual gifts. In company with her we pray: Expand our hearts, O God.
In His Image by John Kohan. © John Kohan, The Sacred Art Pilgrim Collection. www.sacredartpilgrim.com. Used with permission.
Evening Intercessions
May the Spirit of Christ be our hope through the day and our guard through the night, now and always. Amen.
Illustration by Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana. Used with permission.
Morning Intercessions
Compassionate God, you gave Mary the grace to share in the passion and suffering of Jesus at the foot of the cross. With her we pray: Show us your mercy, O God.
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Evening Intercessions
May God bring us together to feast at the heavenly table and share in the inheritance Christ has won for us. Amen.
Saint Peter Claver, Church of St. Ignatius, Bogotà, Colombia. Public domain
Morning Intercessions
Generous God, you gave Peter Claver courage and compassion. Inspired by his work for justice, we pray: Provide us with your grace, O God.
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Morning Intercessions
Mighty God, your wonderful works fill us with awe. In faith we pray: God, fill us with your light.
