Good Morning Dear Lord,

Thank you for the precious gift

You have given me this morning

-my life- to live fully and joyfully

one more day! Please give me the

grace to be kind and patient today

that I may see beyond worldly

appearances, so that I may

encounter your holy presence

in each person I meet.

Close my ears dear Father to all

gossip. Seal my lips to all

judgments and criticisms that my

words will only bless all about

me and warm the coldest heart.

Let my actions be so just, my

feelings be so tender, my conduct

be so humble and true to

your will that throughout this

day I will be a reflection of

your heavenly mercy and love.