Guidance

Gratitude

Gratitude

Prayer

Loving Lord, we continue to live in the midst of a global pandemic. Daily reports on cases and deaths, mask wearing and social distancing, have for many become the new normal. Taking the reality and the consequences of COVID-19 for granted, we can sometimes forget that so many still sacrifice on a daily basis to keep us safe and healthy. Stir within our hearts a spirit of gratitude for those who risk their lives to advance our safety and security. Protect them in your love and guide their efforts. Amen.

God's Call

God's Call

Prayer

Lord God, inspire us by the example of your servant St. Ciaran of Clonmacnoise whose feast we celebrate today. Responding to your call, St. Ciaran founded a monastery that would become one of the most important centers for learning and religious life in Ireland. Guide our steps that they may always lead us to you and guide our hearts that, like St. Ciaran, we might always respond to the call to do your will in our lives. In your name, we pray. Amen.