Friday July 26, 2024
ST JOACHIM AND ANNE, PARENTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (MEMORIAL)
Today’s Rosary: Sorrowful Mystery
St Angela Merici
Do not lose heart, even if you should discover that you lack qualities necessary for the work to which you are called. He who called you will not desert you, but the moment you are in need he will stretch out his saving hand. Strive to be faithful to that which God has called you.
Dear Lord, as I begin this Friday morning, I seek Your guidance and wisdom for the weekend ahead. Help me make choices that align with Your will and purpose. Lead me in the paths of righteousness, and let Your Holy Spirit be my constant companion. May my actions and words reflect Your love and grace. Abba Father, Alfa and Omega, God of Creation, I know that in the morning You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly..................................(Mention your intentions) Sirach 2: 4 Accept whatever befalls you, in crushing misfortune be present. Thank You for hearing my voice and thank You in advance for responding to me.
I know that You are in control of this morning, and I pray that You continue to have Your divine way in my life. Sirach 3: 10 He who does kindness is remembered afterward; when he falls, he finds support. I pray that as You are my focus when I arise, let this be my mentality throughout the day; even as I labour, I will look to You, even as I interact with people, I declare that You will be at the forefront of my thoughts. Sirach 12:1 If you do good, know for whom you are doing it, and your kindness will have its effect.
Father all-powerful, let your radiance dawn in our lives, that we may walk in the light of your law with you as our leader. God of our fathers,you gave Saints Joachim and Ann the privilege of being the parents of Mary,the mother of your incarnate Son. May their prayers help us to attain the salvation you have promised to your people. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,God, for ever and ever. May Almighty God bless you,+the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Reflective Day
ST JOACHIM AND ANNE, PRAY FOR US