O God, who by the guidance of a star
lead the Magi to the Christ Child,
lead us also to the feet of our King.
We offer You the "gold"…
Daily Prayer Archive
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,
daughter of America and seeker of Truth,
you found your home in the Eucharist
despite great personal…
Lord Jesus, Your name is honey to the lips,
a melody to the ear, and a joy to the heart.
At the mention of Your name, every knee must bend…
Lord God, You gave Your Church
the great Doctors Basil and Gregory to defend
the divinity of Christ with courage and intellect.
…
Heavenly Father, on this octave day of Christmas,
we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Mother of God,
who brought forth the Prince…
Gracious Father, You are the Alpha and Omega,
the beginning and the end.
On this final day of the year, we surrender to You…
Eternal God, as this year draws to a close,
we pause to reflect on all You have done in our lives.
Thank you for the blessings received…
God our Father, You gave us the Holy Family
as a model of love, faith, and holiness
lived in the ordinary circumstances of daily life.…
Heavenly Father, we remember today
the innocent children slaughtered by Herod's cruelty.
We grieve for them and for all children throughout…
Beloved Father, Saint John rested his head
on the heart of Your Son at the Last Supper
and learned the depths of divine love.
Like…
Lord Jesus, even as Stephen faced death by stoning,
he asked forgiveness for his persecutors,
following Your example on the cross.
…
Almighty God, today joy floods the earth
because Your eternal Word became flesh
and dwelt among us.
In the vulnerability of a newborn…
Father in heaven,
Tonight we stand on the threshold of wonder.
After weeks of waiting and preparation,
we are ready to welcome Your…
O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver,
the Expected of Nations and their Savior,
You are God-With-Us, the promise fulfilled.
We long for…
