Author Archives: atwinfather

Healing God, we are so tired as we continue to deal with the Coronavirus.  It seems as if it is never-ending and we want so much to live life as we once did.  Help us as we are called once again to make sacrifices to save ourselves and others. May we recognize that many throughout history have beenContinue reading “Prayer for September 13, 2021”

Loving God, who was and is with us the day after, help us to renew our commitment to one another as we did twenty years ago on this date.  May we find the humanity we seem to have lost over the years and may we become more compassionate, empathetic and loving.  Let us come out of thisContinue reading “Prayer for September 12, 2021”

O God, who is with us at our best and worst moments, help us as we remember a day that changed us. On that day twenty years ago, we awoke as if it were any other day, and by the end of it we were shaken.  We lost so much, and were scared, angry and hurting.  SinceContinue reading “Prayer for September 11, 2021”

O God of Peace, be with us this day as we end our work week.  May we accomplish the tasks we have been given and look toward the time when our work day ends.  When that time comes, may we set aside all that might distract us from the time we will be spending away from work.  MayContinue reading “Prayer for September 10, 2021”

Compassionate God, today we remember the Martyrs of Memphis who, like our brave medical caregivers cared for very sick people during an outbreak of yellow fever.  May we honor those who put their lives on the line daily to care for the sick.  Let our actions in support of them be more than words.  We ask that youContinue reading “Prayer for September 9, 2021”

There are days that are seminal in people’s lives.  Ones that define not only a persons life, but a family’s.  Perhaps one of the hardest is when a child dies in a family.  Today is the 51st anniversary of my twin brother, Gregory’s, death.  That day changed pretty much everything for my family.  My motherContinue reading “Prayer for September 8, 2021”

God of presence, may this day be filled with blessings.  When we are challenged, help us to find answers that honor you.  Let us glory in the time we get to spend with those who enter our lives this day.  May we see your presence in their eyes.  Let us live fully in the moment and cherish the giftContinue reading “Prayer for September 7, 2021”

God of wonders, may we see this day in its full beauty.  Allow us to be filled with wonder as we are surrounded by so many glorious things.  May we take the time to fully be with the people we encounter today and revel in the community we have with one another.  May we share our many blessingsContinue reading “Prayer for September 7, 2021”

Compassionate God, we are grateful for the many gifts you have given us.   Help us to use those gifts in a way that honors the unconditional love you have shown us.  May we use our abundance to help those who are suffering and have nothing.  May we give our whole selves when we serve others.  Allow us to becomeContinue reading “Prayer for September 5, 2021”

Thank you God for giving us this day.  May we become a blessing to those we serve today. Allow us to treat one another as beloved. May your presence in our lives be so apparent to others that they, in turn, will share your redeeming love with even more people. May those who are struggling findContinue reading “Prayer for September 4, 2021”