Praying the Lauds - Your Daily Christian Morning Prayer

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 30, 2025 | Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Today, considers Jesus' invitation to embrace poverty, detachment, simplicity, and ultimate life sacrifice. The meaning of following Christ is contemplated, acknowledging that selfish motives are incompatible with discipleship. A "yes" to Jesus is understood as a "yes" to His cross. Jesus' life is examined to determine will...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 29, 2025 | Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul COLLECT PRAYER O God, who through the grace of adoptionchose us to be children of light,grant, we pray, that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error but always be seen to stand in the bright light of truth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 28, 2025 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Though perfection seems distant, striving for it draws us closer. Reflect today on Mary's perfect heart, and ask her to help you emulate her. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Drix5cHFQEFXbvmGAsqsRhttps://podcasts.ap...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 27, 2025 | Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Jesus, your love and mercy, poured forth on the cross, transformed the world. Help me to receive this mercy through the sacraments, and to be open to your blessings. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy. Jesus, I trust in you. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 26, 2025 | Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time “Do not build towers without a foundation, for our Lord does not care so much for the importance of our works as for the love with which they are done.” (Saint Teresa of Jesus). Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Drix5cHFQE...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 25, 2025 | Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Honestly assess your life and the world around you. Does your life reflect God's love and truth, or the lies of evil? Examine your actions and their impact, comparing them to Jesus' teachings. Strive to do good, no matter the cost; it will save your soul and bless others. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Laud...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 24, 2025 | Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Gracious God, you blessed John the Baptist from birth and throughout his life, enabling him to fulfill his mission. Thank you for my own blessings of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Help me to live my life as you intend, trusting in you. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherev...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 23, 2025 | Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Examine your heart honestly and humbly, seeking guidance from Jesus on how to embody His teachings. We all fall short of perfection; some may struggle with severe judgmentalism, while others face less pronounced tendencies. Yet, everyone can cultivate greater compassion, mercy, forgiveness, and understanding towards others. Em...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 22, 2025 | Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ COLLECT PRAYER O God, who in this wonderful Sacramenthave left us a memorial of your Passion,grant us, we pray, so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood that we may always experience in ourselvesthe fruits of your redemption. Who live and reign with God the Fatherin the unity of the Holy S...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 21, 2025 | Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Saint Aloysius chose God over worldly things like money and power. Help me choose God first, above everything else. Saint Aloysius, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in you. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Drix5c...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 20, 2025 | Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time A good Christian works hard to provide for their family and help others. But if you focus only on getting richer and richer, forgetting to do good and remembering that life is short, you'll lose sight of what's truly important. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subsc...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 19, 2025 | Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Who do you need to forgive? Forgiving someone isn't always easy; you might still feel angry even after you decide to forgive. That's okay. Forgiveness starts with a decision to let go of your anger and not hold their wrongdoing against them. It doesn't mean what they did wasn't wrong, but you're choosing to forgive them anywa...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 18, 2025 | Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time If something bad keeps happening that you can't change, offer it up to God as a prayer. If you can, try fasting regularly, maybe every Friday, to remember Jesus' sacrifice. These small acts of faith will bring you closer to God and bless you. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen,...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 17, 2025 | Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Who hurt you or your family? Think of the person you're most angry at. Pray for them regularly, as long as they're hurting you. This will help you forgive them and become a better person. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here:https://open.spotify.com/show/...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 16, 2025 | Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time How do you usually handle unfairness? When someone hurts you, do you get revenge? Do you believe in equal justice ("an eye for an eye")? Do you forgive and show mercy? Or do you go even further and show extra kindness and generosity? This last way is hard, but it's how God treats us, and how He wants us to treat others. Join...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 15, 2025 | Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity COLLECT PRAYER God our Father, who by sending into the worldthe Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctificationmade known to the human race your wondrous mystery, grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith, we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty. Through our Lord...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 14, 2025 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Do you live your life honestly, speaking truthfully and seeking the truth? Are you honest with others and communicate clearly? Inner honesty needs truthfulness and sincerity. Strive for honesty, and people will trust you more. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and s...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 13, 2025 | Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church The man who is filled with the Holy Spirit speaks in different languages. These different languages are different ways of witnessing to Christ, such as humility, poverty, patience and obedience; we speak in those languages when we reveal in ourselves these virtues to others. Actions speak lo...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 12, 2025 | Tenth Week in Ordinary Time “We must learn how to do penance, to let ourselves be transformed; to reach out to the other and to let God give us the courage and strength for this renewal. Today, in this world of ours, we need to rediscover the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.” (Benedict XVI) Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds,...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 11, 2025 | Memorial of St. Barnabas, Apostle Think about the amazing opportunity God has given you. Just doing the minimum in your faith and life isn't enough. God wants you to share in His greatness, to be among the best. Do you understand this amazing opportunity? Do you aim to be completely holy? Fully commit to living a life according to Christ's teachings, and y...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 10, 2025 | Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Consider your two main life goals: first, to deepen your spiritual life and become a better person by seeking God's guidance to avoid sin and live a more meaningful life. Second, to share God's love by extending hope, joy, compassion, and support to those around you who need it. By living a good life and sharing that goodness, y...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 09, 2025 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Today, think about Mary, your mother, always with you. She's there in happy times and sad times, when you're tempted or struggling, confused or clear-headed. She's always beside you, giving you the spiritual help you need. She's a true mother, and deserves your love and thanks. Join the universal Ch...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 08, 2025 | Solemnity of Pentecost O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feastsanctify your whole Church in every people and nation, pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit across the face of the earthand, with the divine grace that was at workwhen the Gospel was first proclaimed,fill now, once more, the hearts of believers. Through our Lord Jesus Christ,...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 07, 2025 | Seventh Week of Easter "I will send to you the Spirit of truth, says the Lord;he will guide you to all truth." Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Drix5cHFQEFXbvmGAsqsRhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/praying-the-lauds-your-daily-christian-morning-p...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 06, 2025 | Seventh Week of Easter Consider your feelings about your loved ones' suffering. Do you mainly focus on ending their pain, or do you recognize that their suffering can make them holier and bless others? Try to see suffering as Jesus does. Notice how their suffering, when united with Christ's sacrifice, creates love. Help them embrace this sacred gift of lov...