Category: Prayers

Weekly hymn: 912 – Christ is Our Cornerstone Day 66: Friday, May 5 Lord God, heavenly Father, thank you for giving us your church here on earth and here in Catalina. Guide us as a congregation in all our decisions and actions. Thank you for our pastors, our staff and our leaders. Bless them and… Continue reading Day 66: 96 Days of Prayer

Weekly hymn: 912 – Christ is Our Cornerstone Day 65: Thursday, May 4 O God the Father, fount and source of all goodness, we thank you for sharing your good things with us and pray that you make us generous toward you and toward one another. Amen.

Weekly hymn: 912 – Christ is Our Cornerstone Day 64: Wednesday, May 3 Gracious Heavenly Father, you strengthen us in so many ways! Your Word dwells richly among us and is a constant source of hope and comfort. Your Holy Supper gives us pardon and peace. We gain comfort and strength from our fellow members… Continue reading Day 64: 96 Days of Prayer

Weekly hymn: 912 – Christ is Our Cornerstone Day 63: Tuesday, May 2 Lord God, “you have cast down the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things.” Keep our hunger focused on the spiritual gifts you offer through the forgiveness of sins. Keep us from being… Continue reading Day 63: 96 Days of Prayer

Weekly hymn: 912 – Christ is Our Cornerstone Day 62: Feast of Sts. Phillip and James, the apostles, Monday, May 1 Lord, God, you called Saints Phillip and James to be sent ones with your Good News.  You led them to particular places at specific times that sinners might hear your saving Word and be… Continue reading Day 62: 96 Days of Prayer

Weekly hymn: 912 – Christ is Our Cornerstone Day 61: Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, Misericordias Domini Lord Jesus, through You all things were made.  In You is life, the light of men.  Your light overcomes all darkness, and the earth is full of Your mercy.  You are our Good Shepherd, and laid Your… Continue reading Day 61: 96 Days of Prayer

Weekly hymn: 732 – All Depends on Our Possessing Day 60: Saturday, April 29 O most gracious God, forgive me for spending money on things that do not satisfy for eternity and neglecting your ministry at Catalina. The things that satisfy for eternity are your Word and Sacraments. Bless this congregation with a trust in… Continue reading Day 60: 96 Days of Prayer

Weekly hymn: 732 – All Depends on Our Possessing Day 59: Friday, April 28 O Lord, it is so easy to return to you for spiritual comfort and strength because you are abounding in steadfast love. All throughout Israel’s history, and now through Catalina’s history, you have proven your faithfulness. You never move from your… Continue reading Day 59: 96 Days of Prayer

Weekly hymn: 732 – All Depends on Our Possessing Day 58: Thursday, April 27 Lord, teach me the simple truth that where my treasure is, there my heart will be. Give me strength to make my treasure the Gospel. Give all the members at Catalina the strength of your faith to do the same. Amen.

Weekly hymn: 732 – All Depends on Our Possessing Day 57: Wednesday, April 26 O God of the universe, the One who stretches the sky across the heavens and cares for even the tiniest sparrow, bless our congregation so that we will remain firm in your plans for the universe and for all time. Keep… Continue reading Day 57: 96 Days of Prayer