Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Through the example and intercession of Saint John Bosco, inspire many to devote their lives to the formation and guidance of the young according to your Word of life, who lives and reigns with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, January 31, 2022.
O God our Father, look upon our prayers and good works. May the good seed that we sow in love bloom in peace and concord in our world of strife. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Sunday, January 30, 2022.
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, January 29, 2022.
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O God of light and truth, you sent Saint Thomas Aquinas to learn wisdom through prayer and study. Through his intercession and example, illumine all your Church with the knowledge of you that comes through love made humble in the presence of your mystery. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Friday, January 28, 2022.
Almighty, ever-living God, you gave your martyr Edward Oldcorne grace to lay down his life for Christ. Help our weakness too: give us the strength to live for you, even as he did not shrink from dying for your sake. 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
Great God of glory, you called Saint Paul to preach the Gospel to all nations. By the power of the Gospel he preached, draw all peoples to yourself, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
O God of justice and of mercy, you guided Saint Francis de Sales in promoting the full life of the Church in times of uncertainty and controversy. Through his intercession, continue to renew the Church today to seek the peace of your kingdom for all people, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, January 24, 2022.
God our Father, you led the Israelites across the desert to a land of milk and honey. Lead us also, your people, to the land of everlasting joy, where we may behold your face for ever. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Sunday, January 23, 2022.
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O God, you have kept your covenant with every generation. In a world shadowed by the many infidelities of frail humanity, grant us faith in your enduring love, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Saturday, January 22, 2022.
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Lord Jesus Christ, Saint Agnes loved you more than she loved approval, safety, or life itself. Through her intercession, protect the young from every form of seduction, and keep all your people faithful to your love for us, who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Friday, January 21, 2022.