Author Archives: atwinfather

I love the first few days of a new school year, O God.  Be with the teachers and parents as they get the youngest of our students used to the pattern of school. May those children who are scared of the change of being at school instead of home find comfort from their teachers andContinue reading “Prayer for August 19, 2025”

Today, O God, our students start their school year. Be with our youngest ones and their parents as they begin their academic adventures.  Help both of them as they deal with the anxiety of moving into a new experience.  May our teachers be the comforting and caring people our new students need.  May this yearContinue reading “Prayer for August 18, 2025”

Each day, O God, we begin with the opportunity to do good things.  For the most part we accomplish that goal.  Help us on the days when our anxieties overwhelm us and we struggle to love others as we know we are called to do. During those times help us to find a peace thatContinue reading “Prayer for August 17 2025”

There are times, O God, when following you means we are going on a separate path from people we care for.  You describe a time when even the closest of our relations will be divided by our following you.  Help us to know when those times happen and be aware of when our decisions areContinue reading “Prayer for August 16, 2025”

On this day in 1914, the Panama Canal was opened to ships.    We thank you, O God of all Creation, for giving us the wherewithal to attempt great things that will advance our world.  So many people gave their lives to build some of the most important works.  May we not forget the manyContinue reading “Prayer for August 15, 2025”

I wonder, O God, whether when the fully human Jesus was walking among us, he worried about the words he used in expressing your call for us to love you and one another as we do.  There are times when I am afraid to speak out even though I know what some of our leadersContinue reading “Prayer for August 14, 2025”

Ever present God, help me this and everyday when I am challenged by the decisions of society around me to speak out when I disagree with the many things that are against your call to love you, one another, and our neighbors.  May I bridge the divide between my own personal feelings about the politicalContinue reading “Prayer for August 13, 2025”

Loving God, may I begin this day ready for what I will face. Creating God, may I be imaginiative in my response to the inevitable challenges that will occur. Caring God, may I be present to those who I meet today and show them the love you expect me to give. Redeeming God, may IContinue reading “Prayer for August 12, 2025”

Help us to deal with unexpected challenges, O God.  May we be patient with the people who are not at fault when others messed up our day.  May we not let those things define the rest of our day.  Help us to roll with the punches and move on rather than let the anger andContinue reading “Prayer for August 10, 2025”