Morning Prayer
Holy Spirit, You filled Jesus with joy at his resurrection. As I strive to follow Jesus today, fill me with his joy.
September 30, 2026
Evening Prayer
Lord God, I think I am called to do something special with my life. Help me to see what it is and give me the strength to do it, even if it is difficult.
September 30, 2026
31 The second step of humility is that a monk should not love self-will, and should not indulge in fulfilling his desires, 32 but should conform himself by his deeds to the voice of the Lord who says:
I have not come to do my will, but that of the one who sent me. (John 6:38)
33 Likewise Scripture says:
Self-will merits punishment,
and self-restraint wins a crown. (Passio Anastasiae 17)
