Humility

Reconciliation

Reconciliation

Prayer

Almighty God, today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Columbanus, an Irish missionary who died in the year 615. Like St. Columbanus, we too recognize that we are on a journey through life. He understood the importance of repentance and forgiveness for the road we travel. May we follow our path with the same zeal and dedication to you that inspired him. Fill our hearts with humility that we repent of the wrongs we do and offer forgiveness when we have been hurt by others. Inspired by the example of St. Columbanus, may we travel the road we are on with compassion and grace. Amen.

Humility

Humility

Prayer

Lord, we live in a society that sometimes values assertiveness over all other virtues. Our political squabbles, the quest for status, or even our own egos can encourage us to worry more about receiving the credit and being right rather than focusing upon the pursuit of the good and doing right. Fill our hearts with a zeal for doing the right that we might pursue it in all we do. Amen.

Selfless

Selfless

Prayer

Loving God, your Son, Jesus, said that he had come not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. May the example of Jesus inspire within us a spirit of selfless service. May your Holy Spirit inspire us to not seek personal gain or prestige, status or power, but the opportunity to benefit the lives of others. Fill us with a humble heart that we might offer our lives in service for others. We pray this in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.