14 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)Christ Jesus, we hear your words: What are you looking for? And then we understand that it is in our own deepest desire that you meet us. By your Holy Spirit you open a way on which we can walk forward with you, and also see together with you. Bless us, for we would like always to remain in your presence.
13 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)In the times of our life that are foggy and unclear, o Christ, your love is always there. And then we understand your call to live out this love for others. The meaning of our life unfolds and the mists fade away. Enable us to love as you have loved us.
12 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)Christ Jesus, you always show us the way - and still it is difficult. How can we forgive in our world today, surrounded by so much injustice and the suffering of innocent people? Give us the courage to wait with you in the presence of the Father, the source of all forgiveness.
11 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)God of life, so often we find it difficult to get a good perspective on our lives. In times of trial, be with us and help us to turn our eyes towards your love. And then we can set out again along the way that leads from our doubts towards the your faithful presence.
10 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)Faithful God, when everything seems to be dark within us and around us, help us to discern the signs of your presence - a whispered word, a faint glimmer of light - and then the next step forward becomes possible.
9 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)Shine in our hearts, you, the true light. Transform us and shape us so that little by little we may become like you, Son of the living God.
8 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)Eternal God, you love us with a love that will never come to an end. So give us the courage to risk everything for your sake. Renew your calling in us, and day by day show us what we should leave behind in order to go towards the fullness of life that you are preparing for us.
7 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)Like John the Baptist, we would like to point out the way towards you, O Christ, by our lives. And if we feel "I am not worthy", your Holy Spirit whispers to us: "You too are the beloved child of the Father, who finds his joy in you."
6 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)God of all human beings, at the birth of your Son, we understand that you open up our horizons to a communion which knows no limits. No-one is shut out from your love. And if we wonder: "What can I give you in return?", the light of the Epiphany orientates us towards offering our joy but also the poverty of our hearts, all that we are.
5 January 2024
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Short prayers (en)When we put our trust in you, eternal God, through your Son you grant us to live from a life hidden in him. Open our hearts to be amazed: this life will never come to an end.