Author’s note: Reflections in this article draw from Consumed: Nature and Movements of a Heart on Fire by Kenneth C. Alimba (2026). The devil is real. This is…
by Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom, my memory, my understanding, and my will. All that…
My good Jesus, I pray you to bless me; keep me in your love; grant me the grace of final perseverance. Help…
Jesus, Eternal High Priest, bless in time and eternity my parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, relatives, friends, and benefactors, who by their prayers…
by Thomas a Kempis God, our Father, we are exceedingly frail and indisposed to every virtuous and gallant undertaking. Strengthen our weakness,…
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) (Composed in a Nazi prison while awaiting his execution.) O God, early in the morning I cry to…
by Thomas Merton (1915-1968) My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead…
“by William of Saint Thierry (1085-1148) Lord, I will seek your face and continually search for your face as much as I…
I beseech you, most sweet Lord Jesus Christ, grant that your Passion may be to me a power by which I may…
Almighty and merciful God, graciously attend to my humble prayers; and make me, your servant whom you have appointed to dispense your…