Daily Prayer/Meditation

Green Gaia · Jan 9, 2005

Prayer to the Blessed Sacrament

O God, who in this wondrous sacrament hast left unto us a memorial of thy passion; grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy body and blood, that we may ever continue to feel within ourselves the blessed fruit of thy redemption. Who livest and reignest God, for ever and ever.

- St. Thomas Aquinas

Christian

Green Gaia · Jan 10, 2005

Prayer for Healing

Get rid of the hardship and heal, O Lord of the People, you are the Healer, and there is no healing of disease like Yours. Let it be healing that is not betrayed by sickness.

- Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Muslim

Green Gaia · Jan 12, 2005

Prayer for Peace

O God, you will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on you; for in returning and rest we shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be our strength.

- Isaiah 26:3; 30:15

Christian
source: Book of Common Prayer 1979

Green Gaia · Jan 12, 2005

Prayer for a First Pregnancy

Each moment you experience this,
you who bring each moment through to its proper time.
This is my first pregnancy, however,
and I lean on you, asking for strength.
During the time of growing, give me strength.
Guide the baby in the way it is to grow,
bring it to health and strength.
During the time of waiting, give me patience,
so that my pregnancy might reach its fulfillment in its proper time.
You are my model, Mater Dea,
and I look to you for help.

- Ceisiwr Serith

Pagan
source: "A Book of Pagan Prayer"

Green Gaia · Jan 13, 2005

Prayer for the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Christian
source: The Book of Common Prayer

Green Gaia · Jan 14, 2005

Prayer for Those Who Are Afraid

The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.

Vienna Cobb Anderson | Source: Adapted from "Prayers of Our Hearts" © 1991

Green Gaia · Jan 23, 2005

Prayer of Confession

God of hope and safety, like sheep who go astray, we have wandered from your paths of life and light. We have heard the Shepherd's voice calling us by name, but we have turned instead to our own way. Show us your tender mercy; restore us in the security of your fold. Lead us back to still waters, seat us again at your bounteous table. Fill us with your Spirit, that we might bear glad witness to your saving mercy, revealed to us in the Great Shepherd, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Christian

Green Gaia · Jan 23, 2005

May We Feel Compassion

May each of us find our true path and learn from our mistakes (karma) and accept each other's evolutionary pathway and not feel, show, or express disapproval with the choices the other makes.

May we feel compassion instead of hatred, love instead of anger, and an acceptance not only of others but of ourselves as well. May each of us do all of the above in a mindful way.

Buddhist

Green Gaia · Jan 23, 2005

The Talbiyah

Here I am, O God, at thy service! Here I am, O God, at thy service and thou hast no partners. All Praise, Blessings, and Sovereignty are Thine alone. Thou hast no partners.

Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik. Labbaik, La Shareek Laka, Labbaik. Innal Hamdah, Wan Nematah, Laka wal Mulk, La Shareek Laka

Muslim

Green Gaia · Jan 23, 2005

Prayer for the Nation

Almighty God, Who has given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people, the multitude brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endow with Thy spirit of wisdom those whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth. In time of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Thomas Jefferson

Green Gaia · Jan 24, 2005

Prayer of Thanksgiving

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.

- Psalms 118: 1-5
Christian
source: The Bible (King James Version)

'O give thanks unto HaShem, for He is good, for His mercy endureth for ever.

So let Israel now say, for His mercy endureth for ever,

So let the house of Aaron now say, for His mercy endureth for ever.

So let them now that fear HaShem say, for His mercy endureth for ever.

Out of my straits I called upon HaShem; He answered me with great enlargement.

- Psalms 118: 1-5
Jewish
source: Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)

Green Gaia · Jan 25, 2005

Prayer to Saint Joseph for the Spirit of Work

Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all who pass their life in labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance to atone for my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my own inclinations; to work with gratitude and joy, considering it an honor to use and develop by my labor the gifts I have received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation and patience, without ever recoiling before weariness or difficulties.

Help me to work, above all, with purity of intention and with detachment from self, having always before my eyes the hour of death and the accounting which I must render of time lost, talents wasted, good omitted, and vain complacency in success, which is so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all after your example, O Patriarch Joseph! This shall be my watchword in life and in death. Amen

Christian

Green Gaia · Jan 26, 2005

May There Be Peace Within

May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be...
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you...
May you be content knowing you are a child of God...
Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of you...

- Author Unknown
Appropriate for many faiths

Green Gaia · Jan 27, 2005

The Fruits of Suffering

Lord, remember not only the men of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted upon us. Remember rather the fruits we have brought, thanks to this suffering: our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, the courage, the generosity, the greatness of heart that has grown out of this. And when they come to judgment, let all the fruits we have bourne be their forgiveness.

Appropriate for many faiths
source: Found on a scrap of paper at the liberation of Ravensbruck Concentration Camp in Germany

Green Gaia · Jan 31, 2005

Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace

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,
not so much to be understood as to understand,
not so much to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
it is in dying that we awake to eternal life.

- St. Francis of Assisi
Christian, appropriate for many faiths

Green Gaia · Jan 31, 2005

The Namaskara Sutra, a Prayer of Praise

I bow down to those who have reached omniscience in the flesh and teach the road to everlasting life in the liberated state.

I bow down to those who have attained perfect knowledge and liberated their souls of all karma.

I bow down to those who have experienced self-realisation of their souls through self-control and self-sacrifice.

I bow down to those who understand the true nature of soul and teach the importance of the spiritual over the material.

I bow down to those who strictly follow the five great vows of conduct and inspire us to live a virtuous life.

To these five types of great souls I offer my praise.

Such praise will help diminish my sins.

Giving this praise is most auspicious.

So auspicious as to bring happiness and bliss.

Jain

Green Gaia · Feb 2, 2005

Child's Prayer

Lord in heaven,
please listen to all those
who are praying to you now.

Those who are sad and crying,
those who have lost friends and family.

Those who are alone
and frightened.

Help them to remember,
that you are there
and you are listening.

In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.

Christian

Green Gaia · Feb 2, 2005

Prayer for Peace at Imbolc

This is Imbolc, when the ice begins to melt, the earth begins to soften, and the seed begins to stir in the darkness. Let the small seeds of peace also stir within the hearts of those who have been locked in the ice of fear, anger, and hatred.

As the heat of the sun strengthens and warms the earth, so may the heat of love and compassion strengthen the will and spirits of all of us who strive for peace.

I will strive to soften my impatience, so that my compassion can break free and thrive. Peace is a harvest worthy of my patience. I cannot hasten the growth of the crop by tugging on the new shoots. But I can prepare the soil where the seeds of peace may grow.

I can allow love to burn so brightly within me that I glow with the force of it, and allow it to shine so that the fear and anger held within the hearts of others begins to soften and melt.

Peace is not an outward ideal, but an inner truth that lies deep within each heart. May it break forth and flourish. So mote it be.

- Flame RavenHawk
Imbolc is a midwinter holiday celebrated by modern pagans
source: Flame's Firepit

Green Gaia · Feb 3, 2005

Prayer for Pope John Paul II's Health

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." May John Paul II be truly blessed for all his hard work and effort on earth to assist justice, the poor, the weak, and the oppressed. I pray that Lord Jesus will allow the Holy Father to remain with us for some time yet. We love him and thank God for guiding him to become our Pope. May his health and strength be renewed and the gratitude of the world continue to flourish. Amen!

Green Gaia · Feb 4, 2005

Great Spirit Guide Us

Grandfather, Great Spirit you have been always,
And before you nothing has been.
There is no one to pray to but you.
The star nations all over the heavens are yours,
And yours are the grasses of the earth.
Grandfather, Great Spirit, fill us with the light.
Teach us to walk the soft earth as relatives to all that live.
Help us, for without you we are nothing.

Black Elk (1863-1950)

Native American

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