Prayers

Lord God, let me not be separated from You today.

I came to You late, O Beauty so ancient and new.

Lord, Have Mercy on Us. Christ, Have Mercy on Us. Lord Have Mercy on Us.

Lord God, we praise you for creating man, and still more for restoring him in Christ.

Lord, in this holy season of prayer and song and laughter, we praise you for the great wonders you have sent us: for shining star and angel's song, for infant's cry in lowly manger.

God of love, Father of all, the darkness that covered the earth has given way to the bright dawn of your Word made flesh.

O shepherd of Israel, hearken, O guide of the flock of Joseph!

Father, all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your plan.

May all I do today begin with you, O Lord.

Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.