St. Roch Chapel

MORNING PRAYER

Philippians 2:14-15

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Inspiration

Do you want to live differently than those who do not follow God? Stop grumbling! As believers, we are told to avoid grumbling and arguing in everything – instead, we should do all things as unto Christ. If you take a look around, you will hear a lot of people grumbling and complaining. Imagine how different you will look if you replace the constant complaining with joyful thanksgiving – you will shine like the stars in the sky.

Prayer

Dear God, I know I have grumbled and complained about my circumstances, and I know I have argued with others. Help me to change my attitude today. Help me to have an attitude of gratitude so I may be seen as blameless and pure in Your eyes. May I live my life so that I may bring Your glory and draw others to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

NIGHT PRAYER

Psalms 1:1-2

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Inspiration

As much as it may pain us to admit it, we are all products of our environment. Being constantly surrounded by negativity, sinners and deceit, one can hardly hope to maintain a healthy relationship, either with others or God. However, surrounded by encouragement, love and understanding, the same individual may flourish and nurture not only themselves but also those around them. The disciples surrounding Jesus could be taken as an example. This passage reminds us to keep when possible, the company of the virtuous, in order to avoid transgressions.

Prayer

Dear Lord, I thank you for my family and friends and the care and compassion they have shown me, through your love and grace. As I live to serve your name, please help me treasure and love each and every one of them, and continue by your kindness to safeguard them from all evil and temptation. Keep us safe, locked in your warm and everlasting embrace. Amen.