OCTOBER 18 MP

Almighty and ever-living God,

our source of power and inspiration,
give us strength and joy
in serving you as followers of Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.
OCTOBER 18 EP

Almighty ever-living God,

grant that we may always conform our will to yours

and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.

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.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 19 MP

Father,

may everything we do

begin with your inspiration

and continue with your saving help.

Let our work always find its origin in you

and through you reach completion.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 19 EP

Father,

may this evening pledge of our service to you

bring you glory and praise.

For our salvation you looked with favor,

on the lowliness of the Virgin Mary;

lead us to the fullness of the salvation

you have prepared for us.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 20 MP

God our Father,

hear our morning prayer

and let the radiance of your love

scatter the gloom of our hearts.

The light of heaven’s love has restored us to life:

free us from the desires that belong to darkness.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 20 EP

Almighty God,

we give you thanks

for bringing us safely

to this evening hour.

May this lifting up of our hands in prayer

be a sacrifice pleasing in your sight.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.
OCTOBER 20 EP

Almighty God,

we give you thanks

for bringing us safely

to this evening hour.

May this lifting up of our hands in prayer

be a sacrifice pleasing in your sight.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 21 MP

God our Savior,

hear our morning prayer:

help us to follow the light

and live the truth.

In you we have been born again

as sons and daughters of light:

may we be your witnesses before all the world.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 21 EP

Lord,

watch over us by day and by night.

In the midst of life’s countless changes

strengthen us with your never-changing love.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.
OCTOBER 22 MP

All-powerful and ever-living God,

at morning, noon, and evening we pray:

cast out from our hearts the darkness of sin

and bring us to the light of your truth,

Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 22 EP

Father,

you illumine the night

and bring the dawn to scatter darkness.

Let us pass this night in safety,

free from Satan’s power,

and rise when morning comes

to give you thanks and praise.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 23 MP

God our Father,

you conquer the darkness of ignorance

by the light of your Word.

Strengthen within our hearts

the faith you have given us;

let not temptation ever quench the fire

that your love has kindled within us.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen
OCTOBER 23 EP

God our Father,

help us to follow the example

of your Son’s patience in suffering.

By sharing the burden he carries,

may we come to share his glory

in the kingdom where he lives with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 24 MP

Lord,

free us from the dark night of death.

Let the light of resurrection

dawn within our hearts

to bring us to the radiance of eternal life.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 24 EP

Almighty ever-living God,

increase our faith, hope and charity,

and make us love what you command,

so that we may merit what you promise.

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.

– Amen.
OCTOBER 25 MP

Almighty and ever-living God,

strengthen our faith, hope, and love.

May we do with loving hearts

what you ask of us

and come to share the life you promise.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 25 EP

Almighty ever-living God,

increase our faith, hope and charity,

and make us love what you command,

so that we may merit what you promise.

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.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 26 MP

Almighty Father,

you have brought us to the light of a new day:

keep us safe the whole day through

from every sinful inclination.

May all our thoughts, words and actions

aim at doing what is pleasing in your sight.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 26 EP

Almighty Father,
you have given us the strength

to work throughout this day.

Receive our evening sacrifice of praise

in thanksgiving for your countless gifts.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 27 MP

Lord Jesus Christ,

true light of the world,

you guide all mankind to salvation.

Give us the courage, strength and grace

to build a world of justice and peace,

ready for the coming of that kingdom

where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit,

one God for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 27 EP

Father,

yours is the morning

and yours is the evening.

Let the Sun of Justice, Jesus Christ,

shine for ever in our hearts

and draw us to that light

where you live in radiant glory.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.
OCTOBER 28 MP

Father,

you revealed yourself to us

by the preaching of your apostles Simon and Jude.

By their prayers,

give your Church continued growth

and increase the number of those who believe in you.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 28 EP

O God, who by the blessed Apostles

have brought us to acknowledge your name,

graciously grant,

through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude,

that the Church may constantly grow

by increase of the peoples who believe in 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.

OCTOBER 29 MP

Lord,

true light and source of all light,

listen to our morning prayer.

Turn our thoughts to what is holy

and may we ever live in the light of your love.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.
OCTOBER 29 EP

Father of mercy,

hear our evening prayer of praise,

and let our hearts never waver

from the love of your law.

Lead us on through night’s darkness

to the dawning of eternal life.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 30 MP

All-powerful Father,

as now we bring you our songs of praise,

so may we sing your goodness

in the company of your saints for ever.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 30 EP

God our Father,

the contradiction of the cross

proclaims your infinite wisdom.

Help us to see that the glory of your Son

is revealed in the suffering he freely accepted.

Give us faith to claim as our only glory

the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.
OCTOBER 31 MP

Lord,

we praise you

with our lips,

and with our lives and hearts.

Our very existence is a gift from you;

to you we offer all that we have and are.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God. for ever and ever.

– Amen.

OCTOBER 31 EP

Almighty ever-living God,

by whose gift we venerate in one celebration

the merits of all the Saints,

bestow on us, we pray,

through the prayers of so many intercessors,

an abundance of the reconciliation with you

for which we earnestly long.

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.

– Amen.