Heavenly Father, we remember today
the innocent children slaughtered by Herod's cruelty.
We grieve for them and for all children throughout…
Daily Prayer Archive
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…
O King of all nations and their Desired One,
You are the Cornerstone that binds all peoples into one.
We live in a world divided by fear,…
O Rising Dawn, Radiance of eternal Light
and Sun of Justice, You bring light
to those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
…
O Key of David,
You open and no one can close,
You close and no one can open.
We ask You to unlock the doors of our…
O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign for all peoples
before whom kings shall keep silence, we recognize
You as the fulfillment of ancient…
O Adonai and Leader of the house of Israel,
You appeared to Moses in the burning bush
and gave him Your law on Sinai.
We acknowledge…
O Wisdom, proceeding from the mouth of the Most High,
You order all things with strength and gentleness.
In this world of confusion and…
Faithful God, You entrusted Joseph
with the care of Your Son and the protection of Mary.
Like Joseph, we sometimes face situations
…
God of all joy, this Gaudete Sunday reminds us
that the Lord is near.
Fill our hearts with the joy that comes
from knowing You love us…
