Sunday, January 26, 2014

A Little Something Extra...Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

A Great Light

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of sin. Give us repentant hearts that are open to Your forgiveness.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of fear. Help us to be confident that You care for us and that there is nothing we need to fear.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of pain. Heal us if it is Your will, or give us the strength to bear our sufferings with patience and to unite them to Your cross.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of worry. Inspire us to cast all our cares upon You.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of selfishness. Open our hearts that we may see the needs of others and respond with love.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of distraction. Focus our minds and hearts on You.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of materialism. May we adjust our priorities so that You hold first place in our lives and people are always more important than things.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, we so often walk in the darkness of doubt. Increase our faith.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light...

Lord Jesus, You are our great light. Illuminate our darkness with Your love. Amen.

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