JUNE 2024
Prayers for May 2024
May 1, 2024
Yes, Lord, I am your branch!
My Dearest Jesus, you assure me today that you are my vine and I am your branch, and that you desire to produce good fruits in my life. To this, I say yes, Lord; I want to be firmly attached to you always. On my own, I can do nothing, but with you, everything is possible. Fill me, Lord, with the gifts of your Holy Spirit so that I may bring forth fruits of joy, peace, love, patience, goodness, faithfulness, kindness, gentleness, and self-control. Jesus, my Vine, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 15:5
May 2, 2024
I want to remain in your love, sweet Jesus.
My dearest and sweet Jesus, how precious is your love, yet I need it every hour. You tell me today that the price of remaining in your love is to keep your commandments, which is part of a love-filled and successful life. How I wish I could keep your commands perfectly, Lord. The heart desires it strongly, but the body is weak. Come to my assistance, O Lord, and fill me with the grace and willpower to understand and keep your commands, so that I may enjoy your sweet love to the full. My loving Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 15:10
May 3, 2024
I want to know you more, Jesus. Saints Philip and James, pray for us.
Yes, my Lord and my God, like Philip, I want to know you more. Thank you for revealing yourself to me today, showing that seeing you is seeing God the Father. Yes, Lord Jesus, you are God with us. Instill in me the zeal to spend more time with you and know you more deeply. You are my Lord, my God, my Savior, and my friend. I am grateful that knowing you is knowing my Father in heaven at the same time. Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing me to know you through my Lord Jesus. Jesus, my God, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 14:8-9
May 4, 2024
The world may hate me but your love for me shall never end, Lord.
My loving Jesus, you help me understand today that life will not always be sweet; sometimes, it is bitter due to hatred in the world. One thing I know and believe, O Lord, is that the world may hate me, but your love for me shall never end. In your love, I am saved and consoled, for I am fully protected. I am confident and peaceful because you know me, and your plans for me are for good. Grant me the grace, O Lord, to stand firm amid hatred and persecution. May I grow in strength and courage to endure the world and its ways, for you did it before. My consoling Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 15:18-19
May 6, 2024
Holy Spirit, my Advocate, help me to testify to my God more.
My Lord Jesus, you promise to send us an Advocate, your Spirit of Truth, who will testify about you and help us to testify. You are more present with us now than when you were physically here, Jesus. Your Spirit, our Advocate, is always with us. O Holy Spirit, my Advocate and Helper, only by your guidance can I testify to Christ in my life. O Spirit of Truth, fill me with your truth so that I may understand more and bear witness to our Risen Lord. Use me as you wish, O Holy Spirit Divine. I trust in you. Amen.
— John 15:26-27
May 7, 2024
May you be my comforter and counselor in moments of change, dear Lord.
My consoling Jesus, life is filled with frequent changes, some of which bring sorrow or pain. You consoled your Apostles, helping them to focus not only on the sorrow of your departure but also on the new experiences and grace your departure would bring. Lord, send your Holy Spirit to be my comforter and counselor in my new experiences and life endeavors. May all unfold according to your divine plan for me. My Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 16:5-7
May 8, 2024
O Holy Spirit of Truth, come and teach me the truth.
My loving Jesus, you have much more to tell me. I’m sorry that my ears have not always been attentive to hear you. Here I come, Lord, with open ears and eyes, willing to listen. Whisper in my ears and reveal more of yourself through the power of your Holy Spirit. Come, Lord Jesus, in your Spirit and teach me. O Holy Spirit of Truth, fill me with your truth so that I may understand what is true and practice it always. May the process of discovering my Awesome God be my joy for eternity. My Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 16:12-13
May 10, 2024
When you see us again, Lord, our hearts will rejoice.
My consoling Jesus, you fill my soul with joy through your promises and words of comfort. You tell me today that when you see me again, my heart will rejoice, for obstacles will not last forever. Yes, Lord, your promises and plans for me never fail. You have a plan for everyone, and if I let you work, you’ll create a masterpiece of my life. Fill me, Lord, with your Holy Spirit, the Spirit of fortitude, that I may endure until the end. Holy Spirit, my comforter and Helper, come! My Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 16:22
May 11, 2024
Yes, Lord, tell me clearly about Your Father, my Father.
My loving Jesus, you would not hide anything from your friends. You are so loving and caring. Today, you promise to tell us clearly about your Father, Abba Father. Yes, Lord, I leave my ears and heart wide open to hear and understand more about you, my Father. Send upon me your Holy Spirit of enlightenment, who will reveal every truth to me. Come, O Holy Spirit! Spirit of Jesus; Spirit of the Father, teach me the truth. I trust in you. Amen.
— John 16:25
May 13, 2024
Amidst the persecutions of the world, give me peace, Lord.
My Lord of peace, only in you can I find true peace. Instead of your peace, I am often filled with the constant noise and commotion of the world that steals your peace from me. Grant me peace, O Lord, amidst all the persecutions that attack me and rob me of the peace you bestow. Give me the grace, dear Lord, to seek your peace more than the distractions of the world. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 16:33
May 14, 2024
Heavenly Father, Jesus asks you to keep me from the evil one.
My heavenly Father, you are one with your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus pleads with you today to keep us from the evil one. Father, the world is a difficult place, but you alone are our great protector and Lord of all that is yours. I look up to you with confidence and trust in your mighty saving power over us. Be exalted in my life, and may your reign be forever. Let your good angels surround me always to help me discern the lies of the evil one and avoid them. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 17:14-15
May 18, 2024
Lord Jesus, you are the true Messiah, the Son of God.
My Lord and my God, through the Gospel according to Saint John, I have come to know and believe that you are indeed the true Messiah, the Son of God. Thank you for coming to save me and set me free. You are my Lord and my everything. Help me to always keep faith in you. My Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— John 21:24-25
May 20, 2024
Mother Mary, Mother of God, you are my mother too.
O Holy Blessed Mother, Mother of God and my Mother, I invite you to come to my home, just as you went to the home of John. You are the Mother of the Church and my mother too. Come, O sweet Mother, and teach me your ways of gentleness, love, peace, and joy. You are my Mother and Model. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. Amen.
— John 19:25-27
May 21, 2024
How wonderful is it to be alone with you, Lord.
My Lord and my God, you desire to teach me more about you, and you have much more to say. How wonderful it is to be alone with you, to hear your whispers and lessons! Lord, your ways are not my ways; teach me your ways and help me to follow them. May I be alone with you more often to savor your sweetness and your love. My Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— Mark 9:30-31
May 23, 2024
Help me to be merciful as you are, Lord.
My merciful Jesus, you said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Help me, Lord, to be merciful toward the weak, just as you are. Create in me a humble and gentle heart, O God, and put your steadfast spirit within me, that I may be kind and merciful. Let me never lead the little ones astray or be a stumbling block to them, but guide them toward you with mercy and love. My merciful Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— Mark 9:42
May 24, 2024
May I come to my Lord always in faith.
My Lord and Teacher, Jesus, the Pharisees came to you to put you to the test, but the crowds came to listen. My dearest Lord, may I come to you always in faith, like the crowds, to hear your words, which are food for my soul—your words of everlasting life, like those of today: “What God has joined together, no human being must separate.” Lord Jesus, you are a wonderful communicator. Help our communication in marriage to grow deeper and stronger, so that no one can separate us. Jesus, Lord of my marriage, I trust in you. Amen.
— Mark 19:1-9
May 27, 2024
You know your own and you call them to perfection in different ways, Lord.
Jesus, my wonderful Lord and Teacher, you address different people in different ways because you know your flock well. To the open-hearted, you speak openly; to the proud and arrogant, you chastise; to the repentant who come in tears, you are gentle and kind; to those who are curious but have little faith, you speak in figures of speech. O Lord, you have the right answer for everyone. Like the rich young man who knelt before you with an open heart, I come to you, Lord. Give me the grace to overcome my weaknesses and become a better person, never clinging to earthly things that hinder my perfection. My Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— Mark 10:17-19
May 29, 2024
You teach me the true meaning of greatness, Lord.
My most glorious Jesus, you conquered the world and gained greatness through your acts of servitude, suffering, and death on the cross. In doing so, you defined true greatness, teaching me that it is to be a servant and a slave to all. Thank you, Lord. Help me to be open to your gift of redemption through gentle acts of service to all. My Lord of all holiness, I trust in you. Amen.
— Mark 10:43-45
May 30, 2024
With you, my Jesus, everything is possible.
Jesus, my mighty healer, without you, I can do nothing, but with you, everything is possible. You can heal the blind and make every impossibility possible. Lord, give me the faith to cry out to you with deep conviction and intensity, like Bartimaeus, when temptations arise. Help me to avoid all that discourages me from praying. My merciful Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
— Mark 10:46-47
May 31, 2024
Put your hand at work in my life, O Lord.
My Lord and my God, your divine hand orchestrated a miraculous encounter between Mary and Elizabeth, blessing them with fruitfulness and grace. O loving Father, I humbly ask that you place your mighty hand upon me, guiding my relationships with others. May your blessings overflow with joy, happiness, and a deepened desire to serve you. Trusting in your infinite love and grace, I pray. Amen.
— Luke 1:39-42
May these prayers guide and inspire you throughout the month!
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