Author Archives: atwinfather

There are only so many next days we have in our lives, O God. Some of them are after times of celebration and others times of mourning. Let us be fully present to those who are suffering. Give us the words to not only comfort them, but know that they are not alone in theirContinue reading “Prayer for May 6, 2022”

All loving God, may we be the instruments of your ministry this and every day. Strengthen us to do your will in all that we do. Give us patience when we are anxious. May we look to serve others with love and compassion. Let us see the good in the world around us and celebrateContinue reading “Prayer for May 5, 2022”

Help us to respond with action to those we meet along the way who are hungry, who are poor, who are sick and who are strangers, Loving God. May we work hard to recognize when our society acts in ways that are in contrast to your call and speak with loud voices for those whoContinue reading “Prayer for May 4, 2022”

Today, Healing God, I ask your prayers for those who are struggling. There are so many people who are carrying burdens alone and unable to share them. May they look to you for support and find it actively through those around them. Be with those who are in treatment for whatever malady they may beContinue reading “Prayer for May 2, 2022”

Help us, O God of all Creation, to celebrate the Spring of the year. May we take the time to so serve new life that seems to be so abundant this time of year. Help us to hear the sounds of young voices and the songs of life that seem to build throughout this season.Continue reading “Prayer for May 2, 2022”

You began your ministry with your disciples inviting them to cast their nets into the deep water, O Christ. May we be willing to follow that example when we attempt for follow the path you have set before us. Let us be faithful enough to go to the places you would have us go soContinue reading “May 1, 2022”

Give us the rest that a weekend can provide, O God who calls us to take Sabbath. May we actually take the time to recharge our batteries instead of driving ourselves into the ground. Allow us to release all the tensions that seem to build throughout the week. Let us instead celebrate the gift ofContinue reading “Prayer for April 30, 2022”

Thank you God for each new day you give us. May we take the time today to celebrate all the many gifts we have and continue to receive. Let us greet those we meet today with an attitude of gratefulness for their presence in our lives. Help us when we are frustrated to not beContinue reading “Prayer for April 29, 2022”

We continue to pray for the people of Ukraine as they endure what is an unjust war upon their people, O God. May you keep the innocent safe and turn the hearts of those who are implementing the war so that they will see the value of peace. Help us to find ways to stopContinue reading “Prayer for April 28, 2022”

Help us, O God, to remember and work to help those who are in need. It is easy for us to relish in the the relative comfort in which we live. There are people near and far away that want for even the least of what we have. For those who are hungry, let usContinue reading “Prayer for April 27, 2022”