This prayer captures the essence of the day’s readings: seeking justice and humility (from Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13), boasting only in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:26-31), and living the blessed life of the Beatitudes — poor in spirit, meek, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers.
Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Heavenly Father,
on this Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time,
we thank You for revealing the path to true happiness through Your Son Jesus.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Help us detach from worldly things and trust in Your providence.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Console all who suffer loss, illness, or sorrow today. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Grant us humility to seek You with lowly hearts, as Zephaniah urges. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Stir in us a deep desire for justice and peace in our world. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Teach us to forgive as You forgive us. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Purify our intentions and lead us to behold Your face. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Make us instruments of Your peace in our families, communities, and Church. Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Strengthen all who face trials for faith, and reward their perseverance. Lord, as St. Paul reminds us, You choose the weak to shame the strong use our littleness for Your glory.
May we live these Beatitudes daily, honoring You with all our mind and loving others in truth of heart. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Our Lady of Good Success (whose feast is tomorrow!), pray for us as we begin this month of devotion.
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