Praying the Lauds - Your Daily Christian Morning Prayer

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 25, 2025 |Feast of St. James, Apostle St. James and his brother John, known as the “Sons of Thunder,” were among Christ’s closest companions during His ministry. Along with St. Peter, they were privileged to witness the glory of His Transfiguration. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here: https://o...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 23, 2025 |Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time If you struggle to hear the clear and profound voice of God within your soul, do not be discouraged. Spend time with the parables Jesus told—let them draw you in. Imagine yourself within the scene, not just as an observer but as a participant. In today’s parable, see your inner self as the field. Reflect on the things in your...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 24, 2025 |Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time Too often, we seek fulfillment in fleeting and temporary things. Yet God offers us His abiding presence—through His holy Word, the Sacraments, the teachings of the Church, the witness of the saints, and His indwelling within our souls. These are profound blessings meant to be recognized, embraced, and cherished with deep joy....

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 22, 2025 | Feast of St. Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene is among the first to witness the Resurrection. In the early morning, she comes to the tomb, still wrapped in sorrow, and does not recognize the Lord—mistaking Him for the gardener. Through her tears, she pleads for the body of Jesus, still seeking Him even in her grief. It is only when He gently speaks her name t...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 21, 2025 |Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here.” Matthew 12:42 Today on the long and determined journey the queen made in search of Solomon’s wisdom. As you do, as...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - June 20, 2025 |Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time COLLECT Show favor, O Lord, to your servants and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace, that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity, they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Join...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 19, 2025 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Do you have a long list of things you think God should do? Do you pray with the hope that persistence will make Him grant your requests? If your prayers align with His will, they will bear fruit. But if they stem from your own desires, no amount of prayer will make them so. If this is your struggle, begin again by fixing...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 18, 2025 | Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time Reflect today on any tendency you may have to judge or condemn others. If you notice this in yourself, consider the example of the Pharisees—their self-righteousness was both harmful and unattractive. Let their example serve as a warning, and choose instead to reject judgmental thoughts the moment they arise. Join the univer...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 17, 2025 | Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time How is God calling you to serve? Whom is He calling you to serve? As you reflect, consider how you view service. Does it feel like a burden, or do you see it as your true purpose? If it feels heavy, perhaps it’s because you haven’t yet served with Christ and in Him. Imagine Jesus placing His yoke on your shoulders and say “Y...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 16, 2025 | Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Reflect today on Jesus giving praise to the Father as He sees faith arise in the hearts of His followers. When He looks at you, does His Heart rejoice—or is He moved to correct? Bring joy to Christ by humbling yourself, becoming like the childlike souls who truly know and love God. Join the universal Church in praying t...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 15, 2025 |Memorial of St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Have you been blessed with a strong foundation in the faith? If so, have you nurtured it and grown in your love for God—or allowed it to fade, becoming lukewarm or stagnant? If you’ve been given much—good formation, faithful examples, and grace—then much is expected of you. Embrace that high calli...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 14, 2025 |Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time Love is only true when it is rooted in God and aligned with His moral law. Reflect on your relationships—especially with family and those closest to you. Do you love them with the pure, faithful love of God? Is your love grounded in His will, or do you sometimes compromise truth to meet others' expectations? Kindness and comp...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 13, 2025 | Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time COLLECT O God, who show the light of your truth to those who go astray, so that they may return to the right path, give all who for the faith they profess are accounted Christians the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ and to strive after all that does it honor. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your S...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 12, 2025 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reflect today on the twofold command of our Lord: first, listen to Him—especially in the “darkness of faith.” Let Him lead you to deep convictions of His love, mercy, and presence. Then, as you savor these sacred encounters, be attentive to how He may want to speak through you. You don’t need to initiate—just respond whe...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 11, 2025 | Memorial of St. Benedict, Abbot Consider how you react when someone condemns or judges you. How do you respond to such persecutions? Begin with silence, turn your eyes to the other out of love for them, and then listen and wait on the Lord. Wait until He gives you the words to say. Doing so is not only good for the persecutor, it is also exceptionally good...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 10, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Consider the ways you may have closed yourself off to God’s voice. Open your heart fully, listen attentively, and humbly receive the message of the Gospel. Be ready to let it change your life. Commit yourself to the Kingdom of God, so His word can truly transform you. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lau...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 09, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflect on Jesus’ invitation to be His evangelist. Begin by letting the Gospel transform your own life, becoming a fervent follower of Christ. Then, be open to how God wants to use you daily to inspire others—starting with your family. Pray for them and follow the promptings of grace to reach out. Then look beyond to the...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 07, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today, listen to the gentle voice of God speaking in the depths of your heart. Do you hear Him? What is He inviting you to do? What healing does He offer? As you reflect, set aside your own expectations and desires. Focus only on His voice. Say “Yes” with faith and conviction, trusting that whatever He speaks, He will ful...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 08, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Listen to the gentle voice of God speaking in the depths of your heart. Do you hear Him? What is He inviting you to do? What healing does He offer? As you reflect, set aside your own expectations and desires. Focus solely on His word. Respond with a wholehearted “Yes,” with faith and conviction, trusting that whatever He...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 06, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time COLLECT O God, who in the abasement of your Son have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin you bestow eternal gladness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Joi...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 05, 2025 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Each day holds a joyful discovery—the New Law of grace. Embracing it and allowing it to transform you leads to a lifelong journey that never grows old. Nothing compares to the gift of God alive within us. It is ever new, ever transforming, and beyond anything the world can offer. Reflect on this gift today, and say “Yes”...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 04, 2025 | Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time What sin do you struggle with most? Interestingly, the holier we become, the more clearly we recognize our daily sins and need for God’s mercy. If this is a struggle for you, take time to examine your conscience more thoroughly and honestly. In doing so, trust that our Lord, the Divine Physician, longs to be with you—today...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 03, 2025 | Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle Saint Thomas the Apostle is among the great saints in the Kingdom of Heaven. Through him, God teaches us valuable lessons on envy, humility, and faith. Let his moment of doubt—and his recovery from it—help you reflect on any envy you may feel when others receive blessings you do not. Choose instead to rejoice in God’s work in t...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 02, 2025 | Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Reflect on those around you—both close and distant—who have been set free by the Lord and have turned from sin to virtue. How do you respond? Can you truly rejoice in their goodness, or do jealousy and envy creep in? As you witness God’s work in others, take on the spirit suggested by Saint Jerome: be in awe of His transfor...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - July 01, 2025 | Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time We all experience moments of feeling lost or overwhelmed – whether it's a personal crisis, family trouble, or the weight of the world's problems. It's in those times that the disciples' cry, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!" resonates deeply. It's a raw, honest expression of faith, acknowledgi...