Praying the Lauds - Your Daily Christian Morning Prayer

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 17, 2025 | Mass of the Lord's Supper Reflect today on Jesus’ call: “...as I have done for you, you should also do.” He gave us everything, and we are called to do the same for others—serving without counting the cost and prioritizing their needs. Let Jesus’ example guide you this Holy Week, and commit to living out His invitation in your daily life. Join the univers...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 16, 2025 | Holy Week Judas' desire for money clouded his judgment, leading him to betrayal. Once he faced the consequences, he was deeply grieved, realizing too late that thirty pieces of silver couldn’t compare to the value of his soul. Even in that moment, he could have turned back to God’s mercy, but he chose despair instead. This Holy Week, reflect on Judas’...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 15, 2025 | Holy Week Following Christ means sharing His cross—facing hardship and the sins of others. But remember, God's grace is always present. The question isn't if we'll face suffering, but how we'll face it: with anger, or with the hopeful confidence born of His grace? God can use everything for His glory. Even in upset or despair, His grace offers clarity and...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 14, 2025 | Holy Week This Holy Week, let's remember Mary's extravagant gift to Jesus. It reminds us that our devotion shouldn't be small. Serving others is important, but so is directly expressing our love for Him—even lavishly. How will you pour out your time, talents, and resources this week as a direct expression of your love? Join the universal Churc...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 13, 2025 | Palm Sunday COLLECT PRAYER Almighty and ever-living God, who as an example of humility for the human race to follow caused our Savior to take flesh and submit to the Cross, graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient suffering and so merit a share in his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 12, 2025 | 5th Week of Lent Think about this: God can use anything for good. Even bad things – corruption, persecution, sickness, whatever – when we turn to God with faith, he can transform them into something beautiful. Give your worries to God today, trust him, and believe that nothing can stop God's plan for you. Everything can lead to your salvation and God&...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 11, 2025 | 5th Week of Lent Throughout history, countless saints have shown us the power of quiet prayer, finding a place away from the noise of life so they can truly hear God. Think about Jesus inviting you into the wilderness. Where's your wilderness? How can you find that quiet time, even with everything else going on? Don't hesitate – find that quiet sp...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 10, 2025 | 5th Week of Lent We all get stuck on the past sometimes. If it's affecting you now, you need to deal with it. But do it by asking God for healing, letting the past fade away in his mercy. We also worry about the future, but God doesn't live there – for him, it's all now. So don't stress about tomorrow. All you have is today, and that's...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 09, 2025 | 5th Week of Lent Think about Jesus' powerful words: "Know the truth, and the truth will set you free." What truths – about yourself, your spirit, your life – do you need to understand better? What are you still confused about? Seek God's truth; freedom is waiting for you. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 08, 2025 | 5th Week of Lent Think about God's mysterious language, especially in the Gospel of John. How does it make you feel? If you don't fully understand or believe, ask for the grace to believe today. Let God's words change your life. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here: https:...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 07, 2025 | 5th Week of Lent Think about Jesus' coming. Holy Week is almost here, and we'll remember how much the Father allowed Jesus to suffer. We'll see the injustice of his arrest, the seeming triumph of those who hated him. But their "victory" was a sham; God had a different plan. Let's prepare for this special time with faith and hope....

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 06, 2025 | 5th Week of Lent Collect Prayer By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God, may we walk eagerly in that same charity with which, out of love for the world, your Son handed himself over to death. 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 the universal Church in prayi...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 05, 2025 | Fourth Week of Lent Think about those nasty things the Pharisees said. It can help you see how the devil works when you try to live a better life. The closer you get to God, the more you'll be targeted – that's just how it is. But don't be scared. Recognize attacks – whether they're personal, social, or even from the government – for what...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 04, 2025 | Fourth Week of Lent Imagine Jesus meeting you on your life's long, hard journey. At first, he's hidden, his true self unseen. As he guides you, he wants to reveal his full glory. He wants you to connect with him through prayer, to listen closely to his words. Think about how clearly you hear him speak each day. He's always there, but are you with him? Do...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 03, 2025 | Fourth Week of Lent Think about the compliments you give and get today. Do you let others' flattery lead you astray? When you praise someone, is it truly genuine and does it point to something bigger than ourselves? Let's aim to only give and receive praise that's honest and reflects a higher purpose. Join the universal Church in praying the O...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 02, 2025 | 4th Week of Lent Take a moment today to reflect on the amazing mystery of the Holy Trinity. Ask God to reveal himself more fully to you, to guide your choices, and to let you truly experience the life of the Trinity. May you be filled with wonder and awe at the divine mystery. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Lis...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 01, 2025 | 4th Week of Lent Today, let's think about the beauty of patient endurance. Life's challenges aren't just bad things; they're chances to practice patience. Think about how you handle tough times. Do you face them with quiet strength, hope, and a positive spirit? Or do anger, bitterness, and despair take over? Ask for help in building this s...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - March 31, 2025 | Fourth Week of Lent Faith isn't always easy. Sometimes, life feels incredibly hard, and it's tempting to doubt. But what if you chose to trust God even in the midst of suffering? What if you kept serving Him, even when you didn't understand? That's where true faith grows—in the everyday struggles and triumphs. Join the universal Church in...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - March 30, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of Lent Collect Prayer O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant, we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - March 29, 2025 | Third Week of Lent We all carry burdens. What's been heavy on your heart? Are there things you've kept hidden, things you haven't confessed? It's okay to struggle. But know this: Honest humility is the key to finding peace and experiencing God's forgiveness. You don't have to carry this alone. Join the universal Church in praying t...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - March 28, 2025 | Third Week of Lent God's commandment of love isn't just a rule; it's a gift. It's not about pleasing God, but about overflowing with love ourselves. God wants to fill us with so much love that we can't contain it. Why would we settle for anything less? Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - March 27, 2025 | Third Week of Lent Growth often means facing things that are uncomfortable. Are there any beliefs or teachings that you're resistant to? Is there a truth you need to embrace that feels challenging? Let's pray for the grace to overcome those challenges and to become more open to God's love and His plan for our lives. May we all be instruments o...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - March 26, 2025 | Third Week of Lent "Trying to be perfect is a huge challenge, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed by it. It's not something we can achieve through willpower alone. Instead of getting discouraged, ask God to help you see things differently. Ask Him to give you the grace to understand your calling and the strength to live it out, one day at a time. Join the u...

Morning Prayer -TUESDAY, 25 March 2025 | Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - March 24, 2025 | 3rd Week of Lent It's amazing to think that even the worst things—the unfairness, the pain—can somehow become part of something bigger, something good. If God allows something hard to happen, it can become part of the healing and hope found in the Cross. Think about your own struggles. If God let it happen, there's a reason. Trust that He has a plan, even...