Fragile, yet Strong

O God of wisdom and of love, you have made us as fragile as the flowers of the field, yet you have made us strong in the hope of life everlasting. Teach us to see this day as gift enough, that we may live it for your glory and render it back to you in praise when evening falls, 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 taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

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Sojourners

O Lord, as we travel through this day of our life, our strength is in you; in our hearts are the roads to our eternal destination, the place where you dwell for ever with your people in joy and in peace. Sustain us as we pass through the bitter valleys of suffering; shield us as dangers threaten; let us rejoice in the springs of living water that refresh us on our way; and keep us faithful until journey’s end, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Sunday, February 20, 2023.

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Forgiveness

Merciful Father, who forgive all who hope in your mercy, grant us to love as you love, that we may approach on this earth the heavenly perfection for which you prepare us. 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 taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Sunday, February 19, 2023.

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That All May Find Nourishment

O God, sow your Word once more in our hearts today; till patiently the soil of our souls; bring forth a rich harvest, so that all may find nourishment for body and spirit through the lives of your people. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Saturday, February 18, 2023.

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Failure Isn’t Final

God of mercy and compassion, you brought about the salvation of the world through the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Have mercy on us when we fail to live the new life you have given us; raise us up when our sinfulness sinks us into discouragement; grant us courage to renew our desire to live according to your will, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Friday, February 17, 2023.

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Strength for the Road

O Lord our God, you sent into the midst of faithless humanity the living Bread, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to nourish and strengthen us on the road. Through the mystery of the cross you poured forth upon us the Spirit, the water of life. Have mercy on our lack of trust, and lead us in your ways today, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Thursday, February 16, 2023.

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Feed Your People, Lord

God our Father, you feed your people with the finest wheat and give us water to drink from the rock who is Christ. Sustain all who hunger and thirst for you without knowing it, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

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Saints Cyril and Methodius

O God of every nation, you sent Saints Cyril and Methodius to proclaim the Good News of salvation to the Slavic nations. Through their intercession, preserve in faith those whom they and their heirs have instructed, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

God the Planter

God our Father, by the death of your Son, you planted the seed of the tree of life deep in this earth. By his Resurrection, you gave it light and warmth. By the gift of the Spirit, you water it with the waters of life that flowed from his side on the cross. May our lives bear its fruit, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer taken from Magnificat Magazine, US edition, Monday, February 13, 2023.

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