Morning Intercessions
God of the prophets, you inspired your servant Alphonsus to preach the good news to the poor. In company with him we pray: O God, listen to our prayer.
Door from Baramus Monastery, Wadi Natrun, Egypt. Photo courtesy of Br. Ælred Senna, OSB. Used with permission
Evening Intercessions
May God shower grace upon us and strengthen us in times of difficulty, through Jesus our Savior. Amen.
Morning Intercessions
God of everlasting life, your Son rejoiced in the friendship of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. With gratitude for the love that friendship bears, we pray: Bring us together in you, O God.
Illustration by Frank Kacmarcik, OblSB, Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. Used with permission.
Morning Intercessions
May God bless us with all the gifts of the Spirit we need to grow in love, justice, and holiness, through Jesus our brother. Amen.
Illustration by Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana. Used with permission.
Morning Intercessions
May the love of God, the peace of Christ, and the healing power of the Spirit be with us and remain with us for all time. Amen.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Carved stone. Photo courtesy of Kendra Richards Ohmann.
Evening Intercessions
May God strengthen us to see with the eyes of our hearts and to know the depth of love shown to us in Christ Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Evening Intercessions
Ever-living God, you are peace for our hearts. In love we pray: God, in your faithful love, draw near to us.
Illustration by Frank Kacmarcik, OblSB, Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. Used with permission.
Evening Intercessions
May God strengthen us to follow faithfully the example of Mary, who treasured and pondered the Word of God in her heart. Amen.
Morning Intercessions
May God grant success to the work of our hands and hearts, by the light of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Morning Intercessions
Compassionate God, you are full of mercy and love. In hope we pray: Show us your saving help, O God.
