Author Archives: atwinfather

A little more than 22 years ago I became father to two pretty incredible young ladies. Their mother and I could never have imagined how proud we could become today when we look now at who they are now. They are so perfectly expressed today as who they are. Thank you God for somehow givingContinue reading “Prayer for April 6, 2022”

Thank you God for bringing us to this day. May we take advantage of the many opportunities that will present themselves today. Be with those who are struggling and when we are in a place to help or comfort them, may we be compassionate and fully present to them. We pray for those who areContinue reading “Prayer for April 5, 2022”

May we be welcoming today, O God. There are times when we need to be patient, help us to do that when we struggle with the action, or inaction of others. May we be forgiving of others as we would like to be forgiven. Let us recognize that we do not know the stresses orContinue reading “Prayer for April 4, 2022”

May we take this day to celebrate you O God of all Creation. Let us see the beauty of the sunrise and know that each day is special and has its own opportunities and challenges. May we face both knowing that we are not alone. Help us to see the path that we are toContinue reading “Prayer for April 3, 2022”

There are some pretty incredible young people leading and participating in a retreat the weekend, Loving God. Help them to feel your presence as they share their faith with their peers. Give them the words when they need it. Let their witness to each other encourage others to deepen their faith. May those of usContinue reading “Prayer for April 2, 2022”

Loving God, there is another family who is planning a funeral for a child who was shot at his school. May we find better ways to protect our children from gun violence. May those who are struggling find help before it comes to that kind of act. Make those of us who own weapons knowContinue reading “April 1, 2022”

There are many times throughout scripture, O God, that you tell us you will give us the words we need at the moment. May we have faith in those times and confidence to speak out in love. Scripture is filled with stories of people accomplishing amazing things through having faith that you will guide themContinue reading “Prayer for March 31, 2022”

Bless us this day Loving God. May today be filled with joy and laughter. Let the times when we are challenged be minimal, and when they happen may we respond with love as our guide. Let us remember and respond to those who are in need. Help us to celebrate our blessings by how weContinue reading “Prayer for March 30, 2022”

Thank you for the day that we are just beginning. While we have some expectations as to what might happen today, much of it is still a mystery. May we meet the unknown with a sense of your presence beside us, Comforting God. Guide us when we are challenged, give us patience when we areContinue reading “Prayer for March 29, 2022”

Each day is provides us with new challenges and opportunities, O God of All Creation. Help us to find the path that you would have us follow this and every day. May we go out of our way to care for those we meet this day. Let us use the time you have given usContinue reading “Prayer for March 28, 2022”