Author Archives: atwinfather

O God who called the Apostles to make disciples and spread the Gospel, help those who are called to every ministry of the church to be guided and empowered by your Spirit.  May we use the many gifts you have given us in honor of you.  May we see and respond to those times whereContinue reading “Prayer for January 7, 2022”

On this day of Epiphany, may we be acutely aware of all that is before us. When we encounter others may we give them our full attention because in our interactions this day you are giving us an opportunity to be guided to understand more fully your plan for us. May we listen until theContinue reading “Prayer for January 6, 2022”

O Holy Spirit guide us each and everyday as we respond to the world around us. May we look to follow the message of love and redemption to which we are called to share with friend and stranger alike. May we look for opportunities to serve those who are in need with more than prayers,Continue reading “Prayer for January 5, 2022”

Healing God, help us this year to be relieved from the viruses that have plagued us over the past few years. May COVID no longer spread the way it has and may our immunities to it grow. Let us be healed from the cancer of doubt which seems to keep us from trusting the intentionContinue reading “Prayer for January 4, 2022”

As we begin this Monday of this new year may we think of all the opportunities that are ahead of us, Loving God. For many they are coming back to work after a break and yet scared of how the latest variant is challenging us. Others are grateful that their kids are headed back toContinue reading “Prayer for January 3, 2021”

You spoke to Joseph in a dream, calling him to take his young adoptive child and wife to escape to Egypt while Herod searched for the infant Jesus. Help us to hear you when your Holy Spirit calls us to act. May we know that your guidance comes in many forms and be willing toContinue reading “Prayer for January 2, 2022”

This is a new day and a new year, O Lord. May we begin this year anew. Let us use this time to look at the world with fresh eyes. Help us to let go of the preconceived notions or expectations that have clouded our vision of the world around us. Help us to onceContinue reading “Prayer for January 1, 2022”

This is the last day of a challenging year, O God of all Creation. Help us to look back on this year knowing that we tried hard to care for others and look to the new year with a sense of anticipation for great things to happen. As we move into this new year, helpContinue reading “Prayer for December 31, 2021”

Thank you God for all the gifts you have given me. Today is the anniversary of the birth of the love of my life. I am so grateful for the chance meeting on a train 27 years ago that led to so many other blessings. She is not only a great mother and friend sheContinue reading “Prayer for December 30, 2021”

Many days, Loving God, our prayers are about things we desire. May we be more aware of the needs of others than our own wants. Help us to find ways that we can serve others and provide for those who are in poverty. May we work toward a world where people have more than theContinue reading “Prayer for December 29, 2021”