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Thanksgiving:
What am I especially grateful for in the past day?
The gift of another day?
The love and support I have received?
The courage I have mustered?
An event that took place today?
Petition:
I am about to review my day; I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.
Review:
Where have I felt true joy today?
What has troubled me today?
What has challenged me today?
Where and when did I pause today?
Have I noticed God's presence in any of this?
Response:
In light of my review, what is my response to the God of my life?
A Look Ahead
As I look ahead, what comes to mind?
With what spirit do I want to enter tomorrow?
https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/ignatian-prayers
PRAYER FOR A PARISH RETREAT OR MISSION
"God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that whoever believes in him may not die but have eternal life. "
Lord Jesus, Christ, you are the light of the world. Open our eyes to see your presence in the world. Open our mouths to proclaim your gospel. Open our hearts to love like you. Help us to listen to your voice leading and guiding us along the path of life. After hearing your holy Word proclaimed in prayer and in preaching, enable us to turn from our inner darkness to you, the source of light and compassion. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, may we be instruments of peace and love. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
Almighty God, you have brought us to another day. We give you praise and glory. Fill our hearts with love for you, increase our faith, and in your mercy, protect us through this day. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
EASTER PRAYER
Risen Jesus, fill us with the joy of your Resurrection. Surround us with the radiant light of your glory. Transform all the areas of our lives that are in need of your healing touch. Like Mary of Magdala, let us hear you whisper our names. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, help us to know you in the breaking of the bread, the holy Eucharist. With Thomas, let us touch you and cry, “My Lord and my God.” Risen Jesus, cover us with the radiance of your love. Let us be your messengers of peace, joy and love to all we meet. Amen.
Catholic Prayers and Devotions, Liguori Press, c. 1998
THE MAGNIFICAT
Luke 1:46-55 (RSV-CE)
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;
for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm,
he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,
he has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent empty away.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.”
Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God,
who by the light of the Holy Spirit
did instruct the hearts of the faithful,
grant that by the same Holy Spirit
we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations
through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come;
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever.
Amen.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
Hail Mary,
full of Grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.