Prayer for Wednesday (Feast of St. Andrew)

Today is the Christian Feast of Saint Andrew, believed to be the first Apostle of Jesus. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Prussia and of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

O my God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against You, Whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.
Amen

(a Catholic Act of Contrition prayer)

Today’s Affirmation:

“I forgive myself for being imperfect like everybody else.”

(For more on Affirmations, go to my Affirmations Page.)

Prayer for Tuesday

In this life which has no beginning and no end;
in this life or in other lives, because of my ignorance,
I have done many wrongs.
I also told others to do wrong and
I have been happy when they did wrong.
Now that I understand my faults,
I confess them to the Protectors from my heart.
I join my palms asking the buddhas of all the directions,
‘Please light the lamp of teaching for beings who suffer in dark confusion.’

(Tibetan Buddhist prayer)

Today’s Affirmation:

“As I follow the path of forgiveness, life becomes a new, clean slate
on which I can draw my new life plan as I wish.”

(For more on Affirmations, go to my Affirmations Page.)

Prayer for Monday (Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá)

The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is a Bahá’í holiday that marks the death of the son of Baha’u'lláh. This is a minor holy day and work is not suspended.

“Love ye all religions and all races with a love that is true and sincere and show that love through deeds and not through the tongue; for the latter hath no importance, as the majority of men are, in speech, well-wishers, while action is the best.”
~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

O Thou forgiving Lord! Thou art the shelter of all these Thy servants. Thou knowest the secrets and art aware of all things. We are all helpless, and Thou art the Mighty, the Omnipotent. We are all sinners, and Thou art the Forgiver of sins, the Merciful, the Compassionate.
O Lord! Look not at our shortcomings. Deal with us according to Thy grace and bounty. Our shortcomings are many, but the ocean of Thy forgiveness is boundless. Our weakness is grievous, but the evidences of Thine aid and assistance are clear. Therefore, confirm and strengthen us. Enable us to do that which is worthy of Thy holy Threshold. Illumine our hearts, grant us discerning eyes and attentive ears. Resuscitate the dead and heal the sick. Bestow wealth upon the poor and give peace and security to the fearful. Accept us in Thy kingdom and illumine us with the light of guidance.
Thou art the Powerful and the Omnipotent. Thou art the Generous. Thou art the Clement. Thou art the Kind.

(‘Abdul’-Bahá)

Today’s Affirmation:

“God Loves me and forgives me.”

(For more on Affirmations, go to my Affirmations Page.)