Spiritual Resources

Lord, help me trust You completely

Christian leadership is not based on power, pride, or position but on one's total trust and dependence on God.

Lord, may I have a grateful heart

Many spiritual traditions teach us that craving gets us in trouble. When we crave something, it overrides our prudence, inner peace,

Lord, in Your loving kindness keep us from the corruption

Lord, in Your loving kindness keep us from the corruption of following illusory desires. May we always find our happiness in the holiness of the truth.

Lord, grant us the grace to examine our lives

Lord, grant us the grace to examine our lives so that we may live following Your most Holy Will.

Lord, may I see Your presence in all whom I meet

Unbelief can turn aside the power of God, for Jesus was not able to work many miracles in Nazareth because of their unbelief.

Lord Jesus, bless our lives so that whatever way we serve You

The demands of hospitality are an essential part of life in most cultures, so Jesus probably spoke to Martha in a kindly and appreciative manner. Scholars discuss what Jesus meant by “one thing only is required”.

Lord, lead me into Your presence to experience divine joy

Talking to God face to face can be a daunting business. The Israelites refused to go up the mountain, thus sending Moses instead. The encounter changed him forever, and the radiance that shone from his face forced him to keep it covered.

Lord, help us to be God’s witnesses of love wherever we are

Like Moses in the first reading, our regular encounters with God in the form of our prayer time is what we need to remain steadfast to God’s commandments.

God of grace, may we realise that the Kingdom of Heaven is here

God of grace, may we realise that the Kingdom of Heaven is here and now as well as after we die. Help us to participate in Your Kingdom by loving our neighbours.

Lord, I believe that what is impossible for us is possible for You

The first reading describes the prophet Elisha’s trust in God, for he believes that God will provide enough food for a hundred men gathered at the place.

Lord, help me to be a solid witness to Your love in this world

Lord, help me to be a solid witness to Your love in this world.

Lord, You have the message of eternal life

The ten commandments (Exodus 20:3-17) were given to help God’s people lead a life of holiness. A life that puts God first and a life that builds true community.

Father, we thank You for the new order of grace

Father, we thank You for the new order of grace. Teach us to accept the power of Your grace that our lives may be constantly made new/fresh in Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord.

Lord, may Your Word yield a rich harvest in my soul

A fruitful spiritual harvest depends on our cooperation with God.

Lord, help me to be obedient to Your will

The oppression and slavery of the Hebrew people and their miraculous escape by the hand of God became one of the key elements in the story of the Hebrew people.

Mighty Lord, strengthen us and reassure us

Mighty Lord, strengthen us and reassure us that we might hold on to you. And wait for you to work a new miracle.

Lord Jesus, guide us through life to our heavenly home

Most of us are urban dwellers and have no experience of what it means to be a shepherd — we have not seen shepherds at work and know little of their reality.

Lord, help me to remain faithful to You in every situation

Often, in our lives, we too face situations where we feel threatened or oppressed by others.

Lord, make our hearts like unto Yours

In Jesus’ value system, the central place is taken not only by human concern, understood in general terms, but a deliberate option for the poor.

Lord, refresh my soul and give me rest

When we feel that life is too much and we can't handle any more, let us turn to this yoke for the rest and comfort that Jesus promises.

Lord Jesus, through Your continued life in the Church, teach us to know the Father

To enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we must become like little children.

Lord, help me to remember that I am Yours

Jesus compared them with Sodom, known as evil and unrepentant city and destroyed for its sins. He said that if the deeds performed in Capernaum had been performed in Sodom, Sodom would have repented.

Lord, teach us to seek Your Kingdom rather than mere solutions to temporary problems

Lord, teach us to seek Your Kingdom rather than mere solutions to temporary problems.

Lord, help me live for Your glory

The disciples of Jesus had only the clothes on their backs, a staff and sandals on their feet when they were sent on mission by Jesus.

Lord, give me courage and boldness

God is aware of our suffering, even the death of a couple of sparrows, and we are worth much more.

Lord, help me step out in faith

It is never easy for anyone to leave behind what is familiar or comfortable and venture into the unknown, especially to a far and foreign place.

Lord, when I am treated unjustly, help me not to take revenge

Lord, when I am treated unjustly, help me not to take revenge, but rather trust that You will provide for me that You will work good for me.

Lord, help us to see Your Presence in all situations, even in these trying times of Covid-19 pandemic

Lord, help us to see Your Presence in all situations, even in these trying times of Covid-19 pandemic and to have the courage to face such challenges.

Here I am, Lord; lead me in Your ways

Today’s reading does indeed have a message for us. This message leaves us in no doubt about God’s special care for the people of Israel and his desire to bring his message of love through them to the widest possible audience.

Lord, grant me new life each day

Jesus is about life, not condemnation and punishment, and his firm desire is for us to be healed and joyful, experiencing life to its fullest. Let us approach Jesus with that expectation.