My God—my Father and Preserver—who of your goodness has watched over me during the past night, and brought me to this day, grant also that I may spend it wholly in the worship and service of your most holy deity. Let me not think, or say, or do a single thing which tends not to …
A Prayer of Gregory of Nazianzus
O transcendent, Almighty God, What words can sing your praises? No tongue can describe you. No mind can probe your mystery. Yet all speech springs from you, And all thought stems from you. All creation proclaims you, All creatures revere you. Every gust of wind breathes a prayer to you, Every rustling tree sings a …
A Prayer by Teresa of Avila
It is a comfort, Lord, to know that you did not entrust the fulfillment of your will to one so pitiable as me. I would have to be very good if the accomplishment of your will were in my hands. Although my will is still self-centered, I give it, Lord, freely to you. By St. Teresa …
A Prayer of Catherine of Siena
Eternal Father, you said, "Let us make humankind to our own image and likeness." Thus you were willing to share with us your own greatness. You gave us the intellect to share your truth. You gave us the wisdom to share your goodness. And you gave us the free will to love that which is …
A Prayer of Hippolytus of Rome
Christ is Risen: The world below lies desolate Christ is Risen: The spirits of evil are fallen Christ is Risen: The angels of God are rejoicing Christ is Risen: The tombs of the dead are empty Christ is Risen indeed from the dead, the first of the sleepers, Glory and power are his forever and …
Matthew Erickson 