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			<title>Prayer to St. Gabriel, for Others: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, May 10, 2026</title>
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			<description>O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus.  

Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary.  

Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer for Travelers: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, May 09, 2026</title>
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			<description>O Almighty and merciful God, who hast commissioned Thy angels to guide and protect us, command them to be our assiduous companions from our setting out until our return; to clothe us with their invisible protection; to keep from us all danger of collision, of fire, of explosion, of fall and bruises, and finally, having preserved us from all evil, and especially from sin, to guide us to our heavenly home. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-09 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>St. Augustine&#039;s Prayer to the Holy Spirit: Prayer of the Day for Friday, May 08, 2026</title>
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			<description>Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Blessing of a New House: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, May 07, 2026</title>
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			<description>O heavenly Father, Almighty God, we humbly beseech Thee to bless and sanctify this house and all who dwell therein and everything else in it, and do Thou vouchsafe to fill it with all good things; grant to them, O Lord, the abundance of heavenly blessings and from the richness of the earth every substance necessary for life, and finally direct their desires to the fruits of Thy mercy. At our entrance, therefore, deign to bless and sanctify this house as Thou didst deign to bless the house of ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Nurse&#039;s Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, May 06, 2026</title>
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			<description>Dear Lord, please give me strength,
To face the day ahead. 

Dear Lord, please give me courage,
As I approach each hurting bed. 

Dear Lord, please give me wisdom
With every word I speak. 

Dear Lord, please give me patience,
As I comfort the sick and weak. 

Dear Lord, Please give me assurance,
As the day slips into night. 

That I have done the best I can,
That I have done what's right.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Padre Nuestro - Our Father (Lord&#039;s Prayer): Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, May 05, 2026</title>
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			<description>Padre nuestro que estĂ?Âˇs  en los cielos, santificado sea tu Nombre; 
venga tu reino; 
hĂ?Âˇgase tu voluntad, asĂ?Â­ en la tierra como en el cielo; 
danos hoy el pan nuestro de cada dĂ?Â­a; 
perdona nuestras ofensas, asĂ?Â­ como nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden; 
no nos dejes caer en la tentaciĂ?Âłn y lĂ?Â­branos de mal. 
AmĂ?Â©n. 
 
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			<pubDate>2026-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>The Universal Prayer (attributed to Pope Clement Xi): Prayer of the Day for Monday, May 04, 2026</title>
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			<description>Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith. 
I trust in you: strengthen my trust. 
I love you: let me love you more and more. 
I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow.  

I worship you as my first beginning, 
I long for you as my last end, 
I praise you as my constant helper, 
And call on you as my loving protector.  

Guide me by your wisdom, 
Correct me with your justice, 
Comfort me with your mercy, 
Protect me with your power.  

I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer before Starting on a Journey: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, May 03, 2026</title>
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			<description>My holy Angel Guardian, ask the Lord to bless the journey which I undertake, that it may profit the health of my soul and body; that I may reach its end, and that, returning safe and sound, I may find my family in good health. Do thou guard, guide and preserve us. Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>The Our Father: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, May 02, 2026</title>
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			<description>Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>To Saint Peregrine: Prayer of the Day for Friday, May 01, 2026</title>
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			<description>O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you. For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-05-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer to Saint Joseph for Success in Work: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, April 30, 2026</title>
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			<description>Glorious St. Joseph,  
model of all those who are devoted to labour,  
obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously,  
putting the call of duty above my many sins;  
to work with thankfulness and joy,  
considering it an honour to employ and develop,  
by means of labour,  
the gifts received from God;  
to work with order,  
peace, prudence and patience,  
never surrendering to weariness or difficulties;  
to work, above all,  
with purity of intention,  
and with detachment ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-30 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer for the Dead # 3: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, April 29, 2026</title>
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			<description>Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,  
and let perpetual light shine upon them.  
May the souls of the faithful departed  
through the mercy of God rest in peace.   

Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer before a Crucifix: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, April 28, 2026</title>
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			<description>Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus 
while before Your face I humbly kneel and, 
with burning soul, 
pray and beseech You 
to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments 
of faith, hope, and charity; 
true contrition for my sins, 
and a firm purpose of amendment. 
 
While I contemplate, 
with great love and tender pity, 
Your five most precious wounds, 
pondering over them within me 
and calling to mind the words which David, 
Your prophet, said to You, my Jesus: 
 
"They have ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer for the Dead # 2: Prayer of the Day for Monday, April 27, 2026</title>
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			<description>Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,   
and let perpetual light shine upon them.  
May they rest in peace.  

Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-27 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer before the Closing of the Day: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, April 26, 2026</title>
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			<description>Before the closing of the day, 
Creator, we Thee humbly pray, 
That, for Thy wonted mercy's sake, 
Thou us under protection take. 
May nothing in our minds excite 
Vain dreams and phantoms of the night; 
Our enemies repress, that so 
Our bodies no uncleanness know. 
In this, most gracious Father, hear, 
With Christ, Thy equal Son, our prayer; 
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, 
Doth live and reign eternally.  

Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-26 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer for Policemen: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, April 25, 2026</title>
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			<description>O Almighty God,
Whose great power and eternal
Wisdom embraces the universe,
Watch over all policemen and
Law enforcement officers everywhere. 

Protect them from harm
In the performance of their duty
To stop crime, robbery,
Riots and violence. 

We pray, help them keep our streets
And homes safe, day and night. 

We commend them to your loving care
Because their duty is dangerous. 

Grant them strength and courage
In their daily assignments.
Dear God, protect these brave men ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>A Prayer for Special Intentions: Prayer of the Day for Friday, April 24, 2026</title>
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			<description>Almighty and loving Father,  
I thank you for giving St. Gerard to us  
as a most appealing model and powerful friend.  
By his example,  
he showed us how to love and trust You.  
You have showered many blessings  
on those who call upon him.  
For Your greater glory and my welfare,  
please grant me the favours  
which I ask in his name.  

(Mention your needs here...)  

And you, my powerful patron,  
intercede for me before the throne of God.  
Draw near to that throne  
and ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer After A Surgery: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, April 23, 2026</title>
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			<description>Blessed Savior, I thank you that this operation is safely past, and now I rest in your abiding presence, relaxing every tension, releasing every care and anxiety, receiving more and more of your healing life into every part of my being. In moments of pain I turn to you for strength, in times of loneliness I feel your loving nearness. Grant that your life and love and joy may flow through me for the healing of others in your name. Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-23 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer for Eternal life with God: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, April 22, 2026</title>
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			<description>Heavenly Father, 
in glorifying Jesus  
and sending us your Spirit,  
You open the way to eternal life.  
May my sharing in this Gift increase my love 
and make my faith grow stronger.  
Send Your Spirit to cleanse my life  
so that the offering of myself to You at Mass  
may be pleasing to You.  
May my sharing in the Eucharist,  
our Bread of Life,  
bring me eternal life.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>A Prayer for the Dying and a Special Soul: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, April 21, 2026</title>
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			<description>O most merciful Jesus,  
Lover of souls,  
I beseech Thee,  
by the agony of Thy most Sacred Heart,  
and by the sorrows of Thine Immaculate Mother,  
wash clean in the Thy Blood  
the sinners of the whole world 
who are to die this day.   

Remember most especially the soul I spiritually adopt  
with the intention of entrusting him or her to Thy  Shepherd's care:  
I beseech Thee for the grace to move this sinner,  
who is in danger of going to Hell, to repent.  
I ask this ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Children&#039;s Prayer For Parents: Prayer of the Day for Monday, April 20, 2026</title>
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			<description>Dear Lord! Fill our parents with Thy choicest blessings;  
enrich their souls with Thy holy grace;  
grant that they may faithfully  
and constantly guard that likeness to Thy union with Thy Church,  
which Thou didst imprint upon them on their wedding day.  
Fill them with Thy spirit of holy fear,  
which is the beginning of wisdom;  
inspire them to impart it to their children.  
May they ever walk in the way of Thy commandments,  
and may we their children be their joy on earth  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-20 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Stewardship Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, April 19, 2026</title>
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			<description>Almighty and ever-faithful Lord,  
gratefully acknowledging Your mercy  
and humbly admitting our need,  
we pledge our trust in You and each other.  
 
Filled with desire,  
we respond to Your call for discipleship  
by shaping our lives in imitation of Christ.  
We profess that the call requires us  
to be stewards of Your gifts.  
As stewards, we receive Your gifts gratefully,  
cherish and tend them in a responsible manner,  
share them in practice and love with others,  
and ...</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-19 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Aspiration: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, April 18, 2026</title>
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			<description>O my dear Angel Guardian, preserve me from the misfortune of offending God.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer to Love God above all Things: Prayer of the Day for Friday, April 17, 2026</title>
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			<description>God, my Father,  
may I love You in all things and above all things.  
May I reach the joy which You have prepared for me in  Heaven.  
Nothing is good that is against Your Will,  
and all that is good comes from Your Hand.  
Place in my heart a desire to please You  
and fill my mind with thoughts of Your Love,  
so that I may grow in Your Wisdom and enjoy Your Peace.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer for our Family #1: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, April 16, 2026</title>
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			<description>Blessed are you, loving Father, 
Ruler of the universe:  

You have given us Your Son as Your Leader, 
And have made us temples of Your Holy Spirit.  

Fill our family with Your light and peace. 
Have mercy on all who suffer, 
And bring us to everlasting joy with You.  

Father, 
We bless Your Name for ever and ever.  

Amen.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-16 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>A Child&#039;s Prayer To Mary: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, April 15, 2026</title>
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			<description>Holy Mary, mother fair, 
Filled with love for God, 
Pray for us in all our needs. 
Pray for us today.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Daily Prayer to Guardian Angel: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, April 14, 2026</title>
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			<description>Angel of God  
My guardian dear  
To Whom His love  
Commits me here  
Ever this day  
Be at my side  
To light and guard  
To rule and guide. Amen</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Prayer to be Faithful of Serving God: Prayer of the Day for Monday, April 13, 2026</title>
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			<description>Father in Heaven,  
ever-living source of all that is good,  
keep me faithful in serving You.  
Help me to drink of Christ's Truth,  
and fill my heart with His Love  
so that I may serve You in faith  
and love and reach eternal life. 
In the Sacrament of the Eucharist  
You give me the joy of sharing Your Life.  
Keep me in Your presence.  
Let me never be separated from You 
and help me to do Your Will.</description>
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			<pubDate>2026-04-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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