It’s Giving Tuesday!

It’s Giving Tuesday! Please help us support the worship of God, the eremitic life inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, Christ-centered solitude, contemplative silence, intercessory prayer and the spiritual works of mercy.

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Saint Andrew the Apostle

Lord Jesus Christ, Saint Andrew left home and livelihood and even life itself to follow you. May we love you more than life itself and love all of life’s gifts as treasures to be shared with all who are in need. We ask this in your name, who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Thy Kingdom Come

O God, you have promised the coming of your kingdom to all those who seek you in the midst of human infirmity of every kind. Bring faith to fulfillment in the glory of your reign, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, November 29, 2021.

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Through Mary’s Intercessions

O God, by the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary, you have given to the human race the reward of eternal life. Grant, we beseech you, that through the intercession of the mother of the Author of Life, the Church may become the mother of many children who will take their place before your throne to sing your praises for all eternity, 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—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Saturday, November 27, 2021.

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Perfectly Just and Perfectly Merciful

Father of all, who are perfectly just and perfectly merciful, remember your covenant with your children, that those souls who linger in purgatory for their purification may be swiftly drawn to perfect happiness with the saints in heaven. 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—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Friday, November 26, 2021.

Thanksgiving Day (USA)

Almighty God, gratitude fills our hearts today as we recall all you have given us. Keep us ever thankful for our blessings and generous in your holy service. May we give to others the same unmerited mercy you have shown to us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

O God of all glory, the genuineness of the martyrs’ faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, proved to be for the praise, glory, and honor of Jesus Christ. Through their intercession, grant to all your Church the fortitude of faith, the joy of love, and the determination born of hope through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

God of Earth and Sky

Lord God of earth and sea, yours is the dry land and yours the water. Have mercy on us, who so easily forget that we are not gods but God’s creatures and beloved children. We worship you in all humility as the source of all life. Receive our prayer with loving kindness through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

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Saint Cecilia

O Lord, you inspired Saint Cecilia with a courageous trust in your power to prevail over impossible circumstances. Fill your people with her song of faith, that our lives may proclaim your goodness for ever, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, November 22, 2021.

The Mother of the Word

O God, worthy of all praise, the Mother of your Word sings for all eternity the hymn of your praise that she began on earth. By her example and intercession, lead all the Church so to live in this world that we may praise you forever with her in the next. 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—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Saturday, November 20, 2021.