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.
Getty images.
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.
Cross from Beth-shean, Isreal. Photo by Br. Ælred Senna, OSB.
Morning Intercessions
May we prefer nothing to the love of Christ, and may he bring us together to everlasting life. Amen.
Morning Intercessions
Creator of all, your wonders are shown in the cosmos. In awe we pray: Help us to rest in you, O God.
Virgin supported by two holy women, 14th Century carving. Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image courtesy of Met Museum Open Content. Public domain.
Morning Intercessions
May we rejoice always in the company of St. Monica and all the holy women who have gone before us, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
