Author Archives: atwinfather

We have heard again, O God, about another mass shooting with a weapon whose main purpose is to kill. We have too many people in leadership who are not willing to do what should be done. Empower them to do the hard work that is required to make our world more safe. May we standContinue reading “Prayer for April, 2023”

  Thank you God for the day following Easter. For many it means going back to work and for those who work in churches it is often the Sabbath following Holy Week. May we continue to have the joy, wonder and excitement we felt having experienced the Easter feast, and remember the emotions we feltContinue reading “Prayer for April 10, 2023”

Resurrected Christ, you meet us where we are and at the place where we least expect you. While we may not see you physically, we can feel your presence. Help us, like the two Mary’s to have our eyes opened to see what you would have us see and to be excited about the possibilitiesContinue reading “Prayer for April 9, 2023”

May we overcome our dark thoughts O God. There are times when unjustified anger clouds our vision and makes us say and do things wouldn’t normally be our response. Help us to look toward love and compassion. May we look in the mirror and see that when we are at our darkest we are ourContinue reading “Prayer for April 8, 2023”

This day of ultimate loss, we recognize the loneliness that happens when we are without you, O God. May we recognize what it means to have you in our lives guiding us. Give us an awareness of what it means to be forgiven, healed and renewed by your gift of sacrifice for us. Let usContinue reading “Prayer for April 7, 2023”

Every year, when we come to this day of Maundy Thursday, I am struck by the emotions I feel, O God. We have this sense of impending dread and yet also celebrate the beginning of the tradition of the Eucharist. We watch as Christ calls us to service and to be willing to work thatContinue reading “Prayer for April 6, 2023”

As we come to another season of holidays, may we also remember those who are struggling. We ask that you comfort the sick and lonely. Please help those who are dealing with depression and other mental illnesses. May they find the help they need. We also remember those who are dealing with long term illnesses,Continue reading “Prayer for April 5, 2023”

May we live honorably especially when we are dealing with those we disagree, O God. Help us to be caring and loving to one another and give others the benefit of the doubt. May we look at others as beloved children of God. Let us be as forgiving of others as we hope they willContinue reading “April 4, 2023”

May we seek to follow our passions and dreams as we live this day, O God. Help us to experience fully all this day has to offer. May we have inquiring hearts and minds as we attempt to do your will this and every day. Give us the patience to let things grow at theirContinue reading “Prayer for April 3, 2023”

On this day that we celebrate your entry into Jerusalem, Loving Jesus, may we look deeply at what your willingness to walk among truly means for us. Help us not to skip ahead to other parts of your passion. Let us take the time to examine our own hearts as we realize that we tooContinue reading “Prayer for April 2, 2023”