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Dear God,

We remember today, the pain and suffering of the cross, and all that Jesus was willing to endure, so we could be set free. He paid the price, such a great sacrifice, to offer us the gift of eternal life.

Lord, help us never to take for granted this huge gift of love. Help us to be reminded of the cost of it all. Forgive us for being too busy, or distracted by other things, for not fully recognizing what You have freely given, what You have done for us.

Thank You, Lord, that by Your wounds we are healed. Thank You that because of Your huge sacrifice, we can live free. Sin and death have been conquered and Your Power is everlasting.

Thank You that we can say with assurance, “It is finished…” Death has lost its sting. We praise You for making all things new.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

FATHER GOD, on this sunrise we remember.

We remember the sacrifice, the agony, all so that we may have a path unto you. Jesus gave it all, and all to him we owe.

He conquered death so that we all may live!

Amen and Amen!

On this day, he is RISEN!

Rejoice!

Excuse me. Why am I ranked last (again) in this region for "nicest citizens?"

Loving God,
as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children,
so you give life and care for your Church.
Bless these women, as we celebrate this day in their honor.
May they be strengthened as Christian mothers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor and appreciate themwith a spirit of profound respect.

May the example of Mary, mother of Jesus, inspire them to live their vocation as Christian mothers and call their children to faith. Guide and protect them in challenging times and help them to continue to trust in you all the days of their life.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Happy Sunday to you all!!

I would like to share a prayer for fathers on this Father's Day.

Heavenly Father,
You entrusted Your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, His foster father. Bless all fathers and grandfathers as they care for their families. Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness and patience, give them ability to love in a way that reflects Your love.
Amen.

Oh Heavenly and Gracious Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thank You for this beautiful and glorious Sunday morning You have created for me today.
For this day, I praise and honor Your name.
This is the day that you have made, I will rejoice and be glad for all that You have in store for me.
Amen.

Good day! May the Lord bless this day unto you!

Today we celebrate the birthday of Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother.

Impart to your servants, we pray, O Lord, the gift of heavenly grace, that the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin may bring deeper peace to those for whom the birth of her Son was the dawning of salvation.
Amen

CrimsonScribbles wrote:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.

The prayer of Saint Francis. A favorite, thank you.

The Stinkpot Turtle wrote:

How do you pronounce "synod?" I always pronounced it "SIN-ahd" but I had never actually heard it spoken. Recently I heard it pronounce "SIN-id" by a priest. Any thoughts?

That is interesting. I pronounce it like you.

May God bless and keep each of you on this first Sunday of October!