True Strength

Lord God of power and might, you have revealed to us in Jesus Christ that true strength lies in self-surrendering love. Make us his true disciples in every trial, and make us a true source of strength to one another, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

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Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions

O God of the martyrs, you called and strengthened Saints Isaac, John, and their companions to preach the Gospel by their steadfastness in fidelity, even unto death. Through their example and their intercession, strengthen us in faithfulness to live the Good News of salvation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, October 19, 2021.

By His Wounds We Are Healed

All-loving God, you bound up the world’s wounds by the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. Sustain in your people a strong desire to proclaim your healing Word by lives of mercy and compassion for all, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, October 18, 2021.

Saint Teresa of Ávila

O God, you set Saint Teresa afire with love for your Son Jesus Christ. Through her example and intercession, lead us deeper into your presence, that we may more and more faithfully hear your Word and keep it, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Friday, October 15, 2021.

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A Lamp Unto My Feet

O Lord our God, as we travel through the hours of this day, let your word be a lamp to our feet, so that we may always follow in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Thursday, October 14, 2021.

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The Open Door

O Lord, you have told us to knock and the door would be opened to us. You yourself are the doorway into ­everlasting joy. Open your way before us as we set out on this day’s journey and guide us to our journey’s end, that, when evening comes, we may enter the courts of your presence rejoicing, who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

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God of Time & Timelessness

Lord God of time and timelessness, you order all things according to your wise designs. Grant us discerning hearts, that we may know and love and serve your plan, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

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Listen

O God, you have spoken your Word of love, your Son, into our world’s deafness. Open our ears to hear; open our hearts to heed; open our will to obey, that we may proclaim the Good News with our lives. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, October 11, 2021.

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Saint John Henry Newman

O God, who bestowed on your Priest Saint John Henry Newman the grace to follow your kindly light and find peace in your Church; graciously grant that, through his intercession and example, we may be led out of shadows and images into the fullness of your truth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen

Lord, Set Us Free

O God of forgiveness, you sent your only Son to live and die among us in order to set us free from the merciless snares of sin and death. Forgive what we ­cannot forgive; heal what we dare not face; grant humility where we take refuge in false pride. Grant us singleness of heart and a steadfast spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat magazine, U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Friday, October 8, 2021.

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