God our Father and deliverer, you have redeemed your people through the waters of baptism into the Death and Resurrection of Christ. May we who have passed through the waters take up our cross and follow him from death to glory according to your will, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Monday, January 09, 2023
Image Credit: Baptism of Christ, David Zalenka, 2005
God the Father of us all, your love is ever made manifest before the world in Jesus Christ, your Son and the Son of Mary. Through her intercession, open our eyes and our hearts to receive him with love, that we may live with him forever. We ask this in the name of the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Saturday, January 07, 2023
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God our Father, you sent your Son into the world as a beacon toward which we travel in faith, trusting that by his light we will find our way through all darkness into the glory of your everlasting love. Guide us on our road and bring us safely to our rest, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Friday, January 06, 2023
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O Lord our God, you sent your Son among us as a stranger, stripped of all majesty and privilege, that from his poverty the entire world might be enriched with the incomparable gift of redemption. Sustain all pastors who desire to set their people’s needs above their own, and inspire all who hear the pastoral call to serve, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Thursday, January 05, 2023
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O Lord our God, Word of truth, you illumined Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton with the light of your presence and the love of your people. Through her example and intercession, teach us to know you, to follow you, and to serve you, who are Christ the Lord. Amen.
Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Wednesday, January 04, 2023
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God our Father, you gave your Child to make us your children. Raise us to full maturity in him through the school of the Gospel. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Tuesday, January 03, 2023
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O God of truth, you blessed Saints Basil and Gregory with the gifts of wisdom and understanding. Through their intercession and example, inspire students and teachers of your Church to seek you above every other reward and to serve you faithfully in the work of leading others to true belief, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Monday, January 02, 2023