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Deuteronomy 8:18

Verse:

“But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today ” - Deuteronomy 8:18

Prayer For Prosperity

Dear Lord, I have placed my trust in you to prosper me financially. Prosper everything I do beyond measure. Take away every worry and anxiety, and help me to depend on you for true prosperity. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sources:

https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-success/

https://thepraywarrior.com/15-powerful-prayers-for-prosperity-and-abundance/

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Philippians 4: 6-7

Verse:

“ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4: 6-7

Prayer For When You are Anxious

I know that worrying gets me nowhere. Yet I still allow worry and anxiety to consume me. In times such as these, Lord, I ask you to grant me a great amount of strength, faith, and courage to fight off the doubt and fear within my minds. Faith casts out fear while fear casts out faith.

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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

Bernard was born near Dijon, in France, in 1090, of a noble family. In 1112 he joined the new monastery at Cîteaux. This had been founded fourteen years before, in a bid to reject the laxity and riches of the Benedictine Order (as exemplified by great monasteries such as Cluny) and to return to a primitive poverty and austerity of life.

Bernard was a man of great holiness and wisdom, and although he was often in very poor health, he was active in many of the great public debates of the time.
By the time of his death, the Cistercian Order had grown from one house to 343, of which 68 were daughter houses of Clairvaux itself.

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Ninoy Aquino Day

Today is a National non-working holiday in the Philippines. In Filipino, this day is commonly known as ‘Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino’. This holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino, Jr. in 1983 at then, Manila International Airport, now known as Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

His wife, Corazon Aquino, who later became President of the Philippines, and as a couple, are seen as two heroes of democracy in the Philippines.

This was first celebrated in 2004 after the Republic Act 9256. It was included as part of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s program of ‘holiday economics’, which adjusted the date of public holidays so that they would be taken on the nearest Monday to boost the tourism industry with long weekends. It was moved back to its original date by the late President Benigno Aquino III (Ninoy’s only son) in 2010.

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Psalm 34:18

Verse:

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit ” - Psalm 34:18

Prayer For A Broken Heart

Dear Father, I cry to You right now in my trouble, I cry to You right now from a heart that is broken. I know that You will save me from my distress. I pray that Your word will fill me and heal me; I pray that You rescue me from this emotional death that I have experienced. I give You thanks for Your unfailing love and Your wonderful deeds for mankind! Amen.

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Saint Ezekiel Moreno

Today’s saint, Ezekiel, was born in Alfaro in Spain on April 9, 1848. He joined the Recollect Congregation of the Augustinian Order in Monteagudo (Navarra) in 1864. He was sent to the Philippines, where he was ordained in 1871 and where he worked for 15 years. He then returned to Spain to serve as prior in Monteagudo for three years, after which he gave all of his energy to various forms of ministry in Colombia until shortly before his death. He was a leader in the restoration of the Augustinian Recollect Province of La Candelaria in Colombia. In 1899 he became bishop of Pasto. Struck by cancer, he returned to Spain at the insistence of his priests in order to receive treatment, and died there at Monteagudo on August 19, 1906 at the age of 58.

He was beatified in 1975, and canonized in the Dominican Republic by Pope John Paul II in 1992 at the close of the 5th Century Celebration of the Evangelization of Latin America.

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Matthew 5:44

Verse:

“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” - Matthew 5:44

Prayer For Your Enemies

Lord Jesus, following Your example and command, we pray for our enemies today. Send Your love flowing through us, and forgive us for holding on to anything that could hinder our prayers. We release any unforgiveness, thoughts of revenge, or hateful emotions that can quench Your Spirit in our hearts. Then give us wisdom as we seek how to bless, to love, and to pray for our enemies. Amen

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Saint John Eudes

John was born in Normandy. He was ordained priest and spent many years preaching parish missions. He organized a congregation of nuns that grew into the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, dedicated to the care of women rescued from a disorderly life, and a congregation of priests dedicated to the running of seminaries. He shared with St. Mary Margaret Alacoque the honor of initiating devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (he composed the Mass for the Sacred Heart in 1668) and the Holy Heart of Mary, popularizing the devotions with his “The Devotion to the Adorable Heart of Jesus” (1670) and “The Admirable Heart of the Most Holy Mother of God”, which he finished a month before his death at Caen on August 19th. He was canonized in 1925.

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Proverbs 16:20

Verse:

“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord” - Proverbs 16:20

Prayer To Heed The Word of God

Open my ears to your Word, so when I hear it spoken aloud, I will receive it with joy. Use it to guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. Help me to obey your Word so I will fully understand it and be able to move on to maturity in my faith. Amen

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Saint Helena

Tradition says Helena brought a woman near death to the discovery of three crosses which was discovered during their search. There she had the woman place a hand on all three crosses. Nothing happened when she touched the first two crosses, but when she placed her hand on the third cross she suddenly recovered. Helena declared the third cross to be the True Cross. At this site, Constantine ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to be built.

Theodoret of Cyrus, an influential theologian, wrote that that during her search, Helena also discovered the nails of the crucifixion. She had one of the nails placed in Constantine’s helmet and one in the bridle of his horse to aid him with their miraculous powers. Churches were built at these sites, as well.

Several of the relics believed to be found by St. Helena are located in Cyprus. Among these are parts of Jesus’ tunic, pieces of the holy cross, and pieces of the rope used to tie Jesus to the cross. When Helena returned to Rome from Jerusalem in 327, she brought parts of the True Cross back with her. She stored these in her palace’s chapel. They can still be seen to this day, though her palace has been converted to the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem.
St. Helena died around 330 with her dearly devoted son, Emperor Constantine, by her side. She was then buried in the Mausoleum of Helena outside of Rome.

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