God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. …
Father in heaven, our hearts desire the warmth of your love and our minds are searching for the light of your Word. Increase our longing for Christ our Savior and give us the strength to grow in love, that the dawn of his coming may find us rejoicing in his presence and welcoming the light …
All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heave, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Where did this prayer come from? …
Father, in the wilderness of the Jordan you sent a messenger to prepare people’s hearts for the coming of your Son. Help me to hear his words and repent of my sins, so that I may clearly see the way to walk, the truth to speak, and the life to live for Him, our Lord …
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God’s own work for justice. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a hunger for peace: peace in the world, peace in my …
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I come before you today, Opening my heart to your divine love and mercy, May your sacred heart be a source of solace and strength for me. Forgive me, O Lord, for the times I have turned away from you, And failed to live up to your teachings and commandments, …
This is love.Not that you spoke words of comfort,walked with the unclean and unloved,shared wisdom, bread and fish,brought healing into livesand challenged the status quo. This is love.That you spoke the word of God,walked a painful road to the Cross,shared living water, bread of life,brought Salvation to the worldand died for the sake of all. …
O Holy Cross of God, I come before you today, In humility and reverence, seeking your help and protection, May your power and strength shield me from all harm. May your light guide me on my path, And lead me from the darkness of sin and ignorance, Towards the eternal light of God’s love and …
Forgive me my sins, O Lord,forgive me my sins;the sins of my youth,the sins of my age,the sins of my soul,the sins of my body;my idle sins,my serious voluntary sins,the sins I know,the sins I have concealed so long,and which are now hidden from my memory.I am truly sorry for every sin,mortal and venial,for all …
Dear God, I come before you seeking your help, Teach me to forgive as you have forgiven me, Help me to let go of anger, resentment and grudges. Grant me the grace to embrace humility, And to seek reconciliation with those who have hurt me, May I extend mercy and love to them as you …