Author Archives: atwinfather

May I listen today, O God.  It is easy to get lost in the rhythm of the day and not hear all that we might, or should.  Let me take the time to process what I hear before I respond.  Give me the judgement to know the difference between what requires a quick response andContinue reading “Prayer for May 12, 2026”

I am remembering those of my friends with whom I served our country, O God, and thinking about how different our lives would have been if we were the young soldiers serving now.  We were serving between conflicts, and at a time where trust was being rebuilt int the mission of the military,  Help ourContinue reading “Prayer for May 11, 2026”

O Lord our God, we come before this day to honor our mothers. For the times you wiped our tears and celebrated our successes we thank you. For those mothers and grandmothers who are no longer with us we miss you. For those who have lost a child or are unable to bear children, weContinue reading “Prayer for May 10, 2026”

Thank you, God, for this new day.  Let me enjoy all the opportunities that are before me and be open to learning new things.  May I be aware of, and responsive to, the needs of those around me today.  Give me patience when I find myself frustrated or anxious.  Let me step back and realizeContinue reading “Prayer for May 8, 2026”

Our world is filled with conflict and struggles, O God.  At the same time we are able to produce and care for so many more people than ever before.  We throw away, and lay fallow so much that could truly change the lives of those in poverty and starvation.  Help us to change our prioritiesContinue reading “Prayer for May 7, 2026”

Let this day be filled with wonder, O God. Let us see the beauty of your creation and hear the songs that this day will sing.  May we smell and taste the freshness that surrounds us and revel in the many gifts you have given us.  Encourage us to grow in knowledge and faith eachContinue reading “Prayer for May 6, 2026”

As I enter into a retreat time, may I take advantage of the opportunity to listen, O God.  May my mind be cleared of distractions and simply be open to that small voice that I often miss in the hustle of daily life.  Let me enjoy the short time when I am not controlled byContinue reading “Prayer for May 5, 2026”

May this day be filled with wonder and new experiences.  Let me see things that I normally walk past and enjoy the chance to learn something new.  Open my eyes to better know what else is happening around me, and may my eyes look away from my phone or the ground and instead into theContinue reading “Prayer for May 4, 2026”

I forgot to post this earlier. As I begin this day, O God, may I be aware of the world around me.  One of the hardest challenges of every priest is that every Sunday we get about the time of a handshake with so many of our parishioners, and in that scant time it isContinue reading “Prayer for May 3, 2026”

There are so many who have been affected by the current wars, O God. Help us to see the futility of our actions when combat becomes the primary direction.  May we look for other ways before those times happen and see them as truly a last resort.  Let us find ways to stop the currentContinue reading “Prayer for May 2, 20265”