Day 259

Psalm 51:10-12

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
         and put a new and right spirit within me.

Do not cast me away from your presence,
         and do not take your holy spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
         and sustain in me a willing spirit.

Amen.

Day 258

God,

I am thankful for all of the wonderful things You have done for me.

I am grateful for Your love and compassion which is greater than I could ever imagine.

Let me continuously be reminded that everything I am and I have I owe to You.

Let this day be productive and fulfilling for me.

Show me how to be an extension of You to all those around me.

Amen.

Day 257

To The Virgin Mary

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, pray for us.

Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.

Mother of Christ, pray for us.

Mother of the Church, pray for us.

Mother of divine grace, pray for us.

Mother most pure, pray for us.

Mother most chaste, pray for us.

Mother most amiable, pray for us.

Mother most admirable, pray for us.

Mother of good counsel, pray for us.

Mother of our Creator, pray for us.

Mother of our Savior, pray for us.

Virgin most prudent, pray for us.

Virgin most venerable, pray for us.

Virgin most renowned, pray for us.

Virgin most powerful, pray for us.

Virgin most merciful, pray for us.

Virgin most faithful, pray for us.

Mirror of justice, pray for us.

Seat of wisdom, pray for us.

Cause of our joy, pray for us.

Mystical rose, pray for us.

Ark of the covenant, pray for us.

Gate of heaven, pray for us.

Morning star, pray for us.

Health of the sick, pray for us.

Refuge of sinners, pray for us.

Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.

Help of Christians, pray for us.

Queen of Angels, pray for us.

Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.

Queen of Prophets, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.

Queen of Confessors, pray for us.

Queen of Virgins, pray for us.

Queen of all Saints, pray for us.

Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us.

Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.

Queen of the family, pray for us.

Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Amen.

Day 256

I have realized that I only use the term celebration of life when I am mourning the loss of a loved one.

God,

Help me to celebrate life everyday with my family and friends.

May I greet everyone with a smile.

May I recognize and praise achievements big and small.

May I encourage others to dream and pursue their goals.

May I spread joy and gratitude.

Amen.