Author Archives: atwinfather

May we seek forgiveness of those whom we have hurt and be willing to forgive those who have hurt us.  May we try to mend the relationships that may be strained that we truly miss what was had before whatever strained the relationship.  May we look to the example of those who are forgiving andContinue reading “Prayer for October 2, 2025”

Be with those who are struggling in silence, O God. There are so many who are carrying burdens that we do not know. May we be present to those whom we encounter today and let them know we care about them.  May those people who are struggling recognize when we care about them and wantContinue reading “Prayer for October 1, 2025”

When we struggling to find direction, O God, guide us. When we are faced with someone in need, O God, empower us. When we face challenges, O God, focus us. When we need hope, O God, encourage us. When we struggle to understand the world around us, O God, comfort us. And when we areContinue reading “Prayer for September 30, 2025”

As this week begins and this month ends, may we look forward to what lies ahead and be ready to respond to the people and events that will happen.  May we be patient in our response to any challenges we face and take the time to decide on the best course of action.  Let usContinue reading “Prayer for September 29, 2025”

Today’s Gospel tells the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Help us, loving God, to recognize the beggar at the gates of our lives and to respond to their needs.  May we increase our attention toward those things that we can do with our abundance in helping those in need.  May we support thoseContinue reading “Prayer for September 28, 2025”

For the past several days the rain, thunder and lightning has come in the afternoon, O God.  We are also watching possible Hurricanes that may or may not affect us.  Be with us through the stormy times in our lives, whether they be weather related, or more metephorical.  Help us to step up to aidContinue reading “Prayer for September 27, 2025”

May we see one another as beloved, O God.  We have allowed the voices of evil to divide us and have given up on welcoming the stranger in our midst.  Help us to turn from the ways that set us apart and move toward those things that bring us together.  Let us listen less toContinue reading “Prayer for September 26, 2025”

I love it, O God, when our bodies tell us that we need to rest and we sleep past the normal time we wake up.  It is especially wonderful when we don’t have to be somewhere and can let us have the full amount of rest we need. Help us to know when we needContinue reading “Prayer for September 26, 2025”

Waking up looking out over the Keys is a wonderful gift O God.  Be with our students as they spend time studying and snorkeling along the reef’s today.  May they be inquisitive and excited as they see the beauty of your creation.  Be with the staff of Marine Lab and the chaperones as they workContinue reading “Prayer for September 23, 2025”

Today I am headed on a trip with 7th graders to the Marine Lab, O God.  Guide us as we travel and may we see the beauty of your creation over the next few days.  May we experience the wonders of the environment and learn to appreciate all the world provides us.  Be with theContinue reading “Prayer for September 22, 2025”