O Jesus, who in the very first days of Your earthly life was compelled, together with Mary, Your loving Mother, and Saint Joseph, to leave Your native land and to endure in Egypt the misery and discomforts of poor emigrants, turn Your eyes upon our brethren, who, far away from their dear country and from all that is dear to them, are not infrequently constrained to struggle with the difficultie
January 11, 2017
O Jesus, we know you are gentle and that you gave your Heart for us. It was crowned with thorns through our sins. We know that even today you are praying for us so that we will not be lost. Jesus, remember us when we fall into sin. Through your most Sacred Heart, make us all love one another. Cause hatred to disappear among men. Show us your love.
January 11, 2017
As down in the sunless retreats of the ocean Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see, So deep in my soul the still prayer of devotion, Unheard by the world, rises silent to Thee. As still to the star of its worship, though clouded, The needle points faithfully over the dim sea, So dark when I roam in this wintry world shrouded, The hope of my spirit turns trembling to Thee.
January 10, 2017
Gentle Jesus, with faith in Your healing powers and confidence in Your constant compassion, I ask you to heal my suffering spirit. May my soul find rest in Your comforting love and relief from sorrow and anguish. I place my trust in Your power to heal my spirit from feelings of hopelessness, unrest, and despair. Amen.
January 9, 2017
O Lord, your majesty is beyond imagination the eternal King high and lifted up to whom the angels worship. Your power is beyond understanding the Creator God who shakes the heavens yet holds us in his hands. Your mercy is beyond our deserving the Savior God once born for us now sacrificed in love. Forgive the smallness of our faith the magnitude of our need, the depth of our sorrow.
January 8, 2017
Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to you. Allow Your healing Hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others; touch my heart with Your courage and infinite Love for all; touch my mind with Your Wisdom, and may my mouth always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in all my needs, and help me to lead others to You by my example.
January 7, 2017
Lord Jesus, open our hearts and minds to the guidance of your Spirit. Help us to discern the Father's will for your Church today. Do not let our weaknesses or prejudices hinder your work, and teach us to do all we can to make the kingdom of the Father come on earth. Bring us to the harmony and unity given by your Spirit, and make us one in praising God with you.
January 5, 2017
Generous God, for all that sustains us; air to breath, warmth and light, food to eat, water to drink, we offer our thanks and praise. For spiritual gifts that bind us together; one people, one body empowered for service we offer our hands and voices. For the Good News of the Gospel; healing and wholeness freedom and justice we offer our hearts in service. Amen
January 4, 2017
O Mary, hail full of grace, the Lord is with you. May I partake of that grace. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed be St. Anne, thy mother, of whom you were without spot or stain, O Virgin Mary; from you was born Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. Amen.
January 3, 2017
Thank You dear Lord, for protecting and preserving me during the night and for giving me this new day. Good morning Heavenly Father, and thank you for the glory of the sun. Thank you for the health I have to get my duty done. I shall devout the hours of this golden day to You, by honoring Your Holy Name in everything I do.
The Columbans are a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God.