Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2012

O most gracious Father, once again a new fall season is upon us. We give thanks for Your continued presence in our lives. May we be in awe and acknowledge You, as the leaves turn different stages of magnificent colors, as the earth yields its crop for a bountiful harvest, and as the remainder of nature prepares for its winter slumber. Help us to prepare our hearts, weeding out all selfishness, while instilling a spirit of generosity toward those who are poor and in need of sustenance, and for those who are poor in spirit, in need of Your Son’s love. Strengthen our hands, our feet, and our souls to do Your will in Your harvest, all for Your glory and the benefit of others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few;
Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest
to send out laborers into His harvest.”
— Luke 10:2 (NKJV)

Week of Sept. 2 - 8, 2012

Merciful Father, Help us to accept your call to labor and to rest. Labor we must, if we are satisfy our daily needs. Nevertheless, we lean heavily on Your promises to provide for us, especially those of us who cannot provide for ourselves. We recommit ourselves to answer the call to love You and to love each other. Help us to show that love for each other as we stretch forth our hands to the needy both in charity and in justice. We make our prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls! Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.”

— Matthew 11:28 - 30  (Jerusalem)