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Blessed Among Us

St. Joachima de Vedruna

Founder, Carmelites of Charity (1783–1854) St. Joachima was born to an aristocratic family in Catalonia. At sixteen, she married a

Robert Ellsberg May 23, 2026

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Daily Prayer

Morning Intercessions

Gracious God, you made St. Rita a witness to the powerof prayer. In company with all the saints we pray:℟.

Sr. Susan Barber, OSB May 22, 2026

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Daily Prayer

Evening Intercessions

Faithful God, your love endures forever. In confidence wepray: ℟. Show us mercy, O God. Prosper efforts to end capital

Sr. Susan Barber, OSB May 21, 2026

A wooden footbridge crosses a stream in a sunlit forest with green and yellow foliage, and stones leading up to the bridge along the water’s edge.

Reflection

A Perpetual Presence

We are all included in this touching prayer of Jesus. Aware that he must soon leave the ones he has

Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB May 19, 2026

What Our Readers Say

I start each day with Give Us This Day to remind me of God’s presence at every moment, how God fills us with his grace to be love, light, and leaven for a world he has made for and entrusted to us.

I like the diversity of Give Us This Day. You can pray for five minutes or for hours. The morning, evening and night prayers are in tune with our times, but also connected to the ages-old Liturgy of the Hours.

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