Day 5: For Courage

Come, Holy Spirit of Strength.
 Give me courage to follow Christ faithfully.
 Help me to stand firm in trials and remain steadfast in faith.
 Amen.

O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler,
 I adore You as my true God.
 I thank You for the many graces You have given me.
 I ask You to continue guiding me
 and to dwell in me always. Amen.

Day 4: For Counsel (Right Judgment)

Spirit of Counsel, guide me in all decisions.
 Help me to discern what is good and pleasing to God.
 Lead me on the path of righteousness. Amen.

O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler,
 I adore You as my true God.
 I thank You for the many graces You have given me.
 I ask You to continue guiding me
 and to dwell in me always. Amen.

Day 3: For Understanding

Holy Spirit, grant me understanding.
 Help me to grasp the truths of faith more deeply.
 Open my heart to Your Word and make it alive within me. Amen.

O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler,
 I adore You as my true God.
 I thank You for the many graces You have given me.
 I ask You to continue guiding me
 and to dwell in me always. Amen.

Day 2: For Wisdom

Come, Spirit of Wisdom, enlighten my mind.
 Help me to see as God sees and to value what is eternal.
 Teach me to choose rightly in all things. Amen.

O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler,
 I adore You as my true God.
 I thank You for the many graces You have given me.
 I ask You to continue guiding me
 and to dwell in me always. Amen.

Day 1: For Openness to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, I ask You to open my heart to Your presence.
 Remove all fear, doubt, and resistance within me.
 Help me to welcome You fully into my life.
 Guide my thoughts, words, and actions according to Your will. Amen.

O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler,
 I adore You as my true God.
 I thank You for the many graces You have given me.
 I ask You to continue guiding me
 and to dwell in me always. Amen.

O Jesus, our Good Shepherd,

you know each of us by name and call us to follow you.

You lead us with love, protect us from harm,

and lay down your life so that we may have life in abundance.

We thank you for your constant care and faithful presence.

When we are lost, you seek us;

when we are weak, you carry us;

when we are afraid, you guide us with your gentle voice.

Help us to listen more closely to you each day,

to trust in your guidance,

and to follow wherever you lead.

Teach us to reflect your love

by caring for others with compassion and kindness.

We pray especially for our shepherds in the Church—

for the Pope, bishops, and priests—

that they may lead with wisdom, humility, and courage.

Strengthen all who are called to serve,

and inspire new vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

O Good Shepherd, keep us always in your care,

gather us into one flock,

and lead us safely to the joy of eternal life.

Amen.

Through this sacred season of Lent, draw me closer to You each day. Quiet my heart so I may recognize 

Your presence in every moment. 

Shape me with humility, compassion, and perseverance,

and strengthen my desire to walk faithfully in Your ways.

Teach me to listen more deeply - to Your voice within me and to the needs of those around me. 

When my days feel heavy or hurried, be my refuge and my rest. Help me to respond with mercy rather than judgment, 

and to reflect Your love in all I do. 

Guide my steps and remind me that in every challenge and every blessing, You are near. Amen.

Lord Jesus,
 From the beginning of time, you have seen us and known us.
 You have watched us rise and fall, dream and despair,
 and still, you have called us your own.

On this day of ashes and repentance,
 remind us of who we truly are 
 your beloved, shaped from dust, yet held in grace.

Grant us hearts that turn toward you,
 trusting in your mercy,
 renewed by your steadfast love.

Amen.

In the cold air, remind me of the breath of Your Spirit.

In the stillness, open my heart to Your gentle voice.

Give me a heart of gratitude for the warmth I have been given, and compassion for those who face winter’s hardship.

Teach me to see Your grace at work—in the silence, in the waiting,

and even in the challenges of the season.

May this season of rest deepen my trust in You,

 renew my spirit, and prepare me to meet spring with a heart awakened to Your love. Amen.

Renew in us the grace of our own baptism.
 Wash us clean of sin,
 strengthen us with the Holy Spirit,
 and help us to live as beloved children of God.

May we walk in faith,
 serve with humility,
 and reflect Your light to the world.
 We ask this in the name of the Father,
 and of the Son,
 and of the Holy Spirit.
 Amen.