We pray that we, as your servants who celebrate their feast day, continue to be courageous witness to your great love through our love and service, through our fraternal way of life, and through following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, standing at the foot of our brothers and sisters who are still suffering in our world today. Lord Jesus, you called your disciples to leave everything and follow you as fishers of men. Our Seven Founders also set aside everything and followed the Gospel way of life through the inspiration of the Sorrowful Mother. Give us the grace to follow their example in word and deed on this, their feast Day. Oh, Loving God, You have given us the powerful example of our Seven Holy Founders, and their love for the Mother of God, to show us how to dedicate our lives to You through prayer, dedication to Mary and to building community with one another, as well as service to your people. May we truly live in your presence as we go through this day. Help us, in turn, to recognize a spark of your presence in one another. ![]() Their experience showed your divine presence in your son, Jesus. Lord Jesus, you said to your disciples, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Grant me the courage and generosity of heart to follow your command help me to remember that we are all a little bit broken, that we are all in need of forgiveness, understanding, and compassion.Īlmighty God, today’s gospel reading tells of the transfiguration of Jesus, witnessed by his disciples Peter, James, and John. Help us to choose leaders who will be good stewards of our environment and who will strive to make our country and our world more just and compassionate. May all of our leaders seek to bring to reality the noble ideals we proclaim. God of mercy, as we celebrate Presidents’ Day in the United States today, we give you thanks for all those who have faithfully carried out their presidential duties during their time in office. Guide me today to find ways to help those around me without calling attention to myself. Help me to be less concerned about my status help me to be less self-absorbed. Lord Jesus, you teach us if we want to be first, we need to be the last and the servant of all. Peter, the apostle, pray for us Tuesday, Feb. May we spend more time in prayer, change for the better and do good deeds. Help us to be better Christians. May this season be a moment to deepen our faith, hope and love for you, as well as our brothers and sisters. May the Ash put on our foreheads remind us of our mortality and the shortness of our life here on earth. ![]() God our loving and merciful Father, guide us as we begin the Season of Lent today. We ask this through the same Christ, our Lord. Make us your credible witnesses of your mercy and compassion toward others. ![]() May we give you praise and glory in all that we say and do. Constantly support us in all our undertakings. Father of mercy, bless us today with your presence through the love and care of those around us.
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