Praying the Lauds - Your Daily Christian Morning Prayer

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 26, 2025 |7th Week in Ordinary Time We're all called to serve God and help others find salvation. Think about those around you who do this well. Are you happy for them, or do you feel envy or criticism? Let go of those negative feelings and be grateful for the ways God uses others. Rejoice in their success, and let it inspire you to serve Him even better. Join th...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 25, 2025 |7th Week in Ordinary Time Our Lord wants to spend time with us, just us. He wants to draw us into silence and solitude, especially those who've dedicated their lives to Him. Seek those moments of quiet, where He can speak more clearly, deepen your faith, and expand your understanding. It's in those quiet spaces that our relationship with Him truly bloss...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 24, 2025 |7th Week in Ordinary Time We've all been there: we fight a temptation, conquer it, only to find ourselves falling back into the same old pattern. It's discouraging, but don't give up. Remember, the devil never sleeps, but God's grace is even stronger. We need constant vigilance, not just to avoid falling back into old sins, but to keep moving forward in...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 23, 2025 |Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time COLLECT Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, always pondering spiritual things, we may carry out in both word and deed that which is pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Join the universal Church in praying the O...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 22, 2025 |Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle Scandals and divisions can shake our faith, but remember Jesus' promise: "The gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against the Church." His word is true, so hold onto this promise and rejoice in the enduring power of the Church. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are....

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 21, 2025 | Memorial of St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Jesus asks, "What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?" This question challenges us to examine our desires. Do we chase material wealth, or seek the deeper riches of God's Kingdom? Remember, true life, life in its fullness, can only be found in God. Let this...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 20, 2025 | 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Imagine Jesus asking you, "Who do you say I am?" Answering truthfully means constantly growing in your understanding of Jesus' saving mission. It's a journey, not a destination, but we must always strive to know Him more deeply—to be changed by His life, death, and resurrection. Join the universal Church in praying the Offic...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 19, 2025 | 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Your faith is the key to God's power changing your life. Do you feel that faith within you? If so, you'll experience God's amazing grace and transformation. If not, remember Jesus leading the blind man out of the city—He needs your faith to work miracles in your heart. Believe, and God will be close, working wonders within y...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 18, 2025 | 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Do you not yet understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear?” Mark 8:17–18 Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Drix5cHFQEFXbvmGAsqsR https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 17, 2025 | 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sometimes, no matter how much you reason or explain, someone's heart remains closed. We call that stubbornness, a resistance to truth that can feel like a wall. When you encounter this, sometimes the best thing is simply to be present with a quiet, compassionate heart. Let your sorrow and empathy speak volumes; that might be...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 16, 2025 | 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time COLLECT O God, who teach us that you abide in hearts that are just and true, grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace as to become a dwelling pleasing to you. 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 pra...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 15, 2025 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary What matters most to you? A good meal, or your faith? They don't have to be enemies, but remember, your relationship with God should always come first. Imagine yourself with that huge crowd in the desert, spending three days with Jesus without a bite to eat. They chose to stay with Him—wouldn't you do the same? Let y...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 14, 2025 | Memorial of St. Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop Have you truly listened to God's call? If so, your heart will overflow, and your words will naturally share that joy. It's not about forcing the message; it's about letting God work through you. If you're struggling to share your faith with those around you, maybe it's time to focus on deepening your o...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 13, 2025 |5th Week in Ordinary Time It's easy to think we deserve God's mercy, isn't it? To believe we have a right to His grace. But even though God longs to shower us with His love, we must remember our own unworthiness. May we have the humility and faith I need to help bring forth this abundance of grace for others. Join the universal Church in praying the Off...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 12, 2025 |5th Week in Ordinary Time Look at this list of sins. Really see each one—its ugliness, its power to hurt. Let yourself feel a righteous anger towards them. Then, focus on the sin that most holds you captive. As you acknowledge it and choose to reject it, God will strengthen you, purify you, and help you become the beautiful child of God you were created...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 11, 2025 |5th Week in Ordinary Time Imagine how much Jesus longs for you to worship Him. Think about how fully you've opened your heart to Him during Mass. Let's strive to worship not just with our bodies, but with our whole beings. This way, we'll avoid the judgment He passed on the scribes and Pharisees. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds,...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 10, 2025 |Memorial of St. Scholastica, Virgin Think about the people in this Gospel story—their desperate hope for Jesus' healing touch. Now, think about your own soul. Do you yearn for God's healing as deeply as they yearned for physical healing? Let's pray for a greater desire for that healing, especially through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Join the univer...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 09, 2025 |5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Collect Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care, that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace, they may be defended always by your protection. 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 praying th...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 08, 2025 |Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Is there someone who needs you today? Is there a need that might mean changing your plans, making a sacrifice? Don't hesitate to give of yourself—even if it's hard. Helping others isn't just good for them; it's often the most refreshing thing we can do for ourselves. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 07, 2025 |4th Week in Ordinary Time If you see its rejection in the world, let the hostility wash over you, but do not let it break you. Cling to the truth with a desperate, unwavering love, no matter the storm of opposition. 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 - February 06, 2025 |Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs How deep is your faith? Could it withstand unimaginable hardship? The unwavering faith of these saints should inspire us all to deepen our own commitment. Join the universal Church in praying the Office of Lauds, wherever you are. Listen, share and subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Drix5cHFQ...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 05, 2025 |Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr O Lord who made and created me, and have kept me from my infancy, … who took from me the love of the world, who have kept my body from pollution, who made me to overcome the executioner’s torments, iron, fire and chains, who gave me the virtue of patience in the midst of torments, I pray Thee to receive my spiri...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 04, 2025 | 4th Week in Ordinary Time We all face moments of despair, fear, or anxiety. But remember, when you turn to God with faith, anything is possible. Faith transforms those struggles, allowing you to face them with grace, joy, and hope. Let go of fear and just have faith. It's the key to finding peace and purpose. Join the universal Church in praying the Of...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 03, 2025 | 4th Week in Ordinary Time It's hard when someone we care about keeps hurting us, or chooses a path that seems to lead away from God. But remember, the Gospel message is one of hope, even for those who seem lost. Imagine the possibility that God might use you, in a powerful and unexpected way, to bring hope to someone who seems beyond redemption. Be ope...

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - February 02, 2025 | Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Collect Prayer Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore your majesty that, just as your Only Begotten Son was presented on this day in the Temple in the substance of our flesh, so, by your grace, we may be presented to you with minds made pure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with y...