Again I ask You, Heavenly Father, to allow me to join my voice with the Church and pray: “Behold the time of our salvation draws near: let the cave be ready, for the Virgin is about to give birth; and … Continue reading
Category Archives: A Prayer A Day for St. Philip’s Fast
O Holy Father, help me to pray with the Church these holy words: “Heaven give heed; and earth lend your ear! The Son of the Father, the Word Himself is coming! He shall be born of an undefiled maiden. Because … Continue reading
Heavenly Father, with eagerness help me to join with all people in celebrating, before its time, the Nativity of Christ. Let me lift up my mind and heart to Bethlehem and contemplate the great Mystery in the cave. Eden was … Continue reading
Almighty God, the days go short before the celebration of Your Holy Birth in the Person of Jesus, the Christ. Help me to use these remaining days to prepare my heart and mind to truly celebrate this great feast. Help … Continue reading
O heavenly Father, I know that today our Church celebrates the conception of the Virgin Mary by Anna and Joachim. This event marked the beginning of Your final revelation to all humankind about Your presence in our lives and world. … Continue reading
O most merciful God, the time is quickly passing before we celebrate the feast of Your Nativity and Your Manifestation as the God-man Jesus. Help me not to allow the preparations for Christmas to distract me from preparing myself spiritually … Continue reading
Heavenly Father, the days of preparation for the winter feasts are quickly passing. In just a few weeks the great feast of Your incarnation as man will be celebrated. You came, I truly believe, in the Person of Your Son … Continue reading
Heavenly Father, help me today to remember our Father among the Saints, Nicholas of Myra. Indeed he is a real example and model for me and others. He dedicated his life to serving You by loving and helping others. He … Continue reading
O Most Merciful Father in heaven, help me to continue my personal preparation to celebrate the great winter feasts. Help me to understand that in the events I am preparing to celebrate with others in my Christian Community – the … Continue reading
O Eternal God, Who has revealed to the world that You are Three-In-One and have actually, in time, taken on human flesh to assure me that you know the struggles that I must face as a human being, help me … Continue reading