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Daily Prayers

In addition to the weekly holy hour, it is important to commit yourself to prayer and reflection each and every day without fail. Additionally, it’s important to allow the meditations and the good spiritual fruit they produce to build upon themselves from week to week. God wants to take you on a journey that enters deeper and deeper into His life of grace. The following daily prayers will help you stay on that journey, moving forward to where He is leading.

Another helpful way to allow God to lead you is to keep some form of notebook in which you briefly write down the spiritual insights you have received in your prayer. By keeping notes and referring back to these notes regularly, you will be able to address the concerns, overcome the sins and rejoice in the victories that have come forth from the Voice of God speaking to your heart. Those notes will be used each evening during your night prayer. If you prefer, you may do this simply by making mental notes rather than written ones.

Morning Prayer

Afternoon Prayers

Night Prayer with Daily Examen

Morning Prayer: Catholic Prayers to Start Your Day

Cate Von Dohlen

It sometimes can seem like everybody is talking about creating the perfect “morning routine” these days. Many include prayer in that perfect morning routine, but often getting started with a full-fledged habit can feel a bit daunting.

When it comes to morning prayer, we recommend picking a prayer and sticking with it for a week. A popular practice when it comes to developing new habits is “stacking” what you’re working on with something you already do every day. Try “habit-stacking” morning prayer with your morning cup of coffee, brushing your teeth, or even while you get dressed for the day. You might even find that you’re more consistent with prayer by praying before you get out of bed in the morning. 

Try a few different places, times, and prayers, and see what works best for you. What brings you peace? What helps you invite God into your day so you can be present with Him throughout it? 

Don’t be afraid to offer everything to Him in your morning prayer – both big and small moments of the day ahead. As St. Teresa of Ávila said, “You pay God a compliment by asking great things of him.”

We put together a few of our favorite Catholic morning prayers to help get you started. Remember, your prayer can be as simple as “Come, Holy Spirit” or “Jesus, I trust in You.” No matter how we call on Him or when we call on Him, God is always with us, listening. 

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Prayers to Start Your Day

Short morning prayers, powerful morning prayers from the saints.

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Morning Offering 

This beautiful Morning Offering was written by Fr. François-Xavier Gautrelet in 1844. It helps us to offer everything on our hearts and minds to Him and trust that Jesus will take care of us. 

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.  

Serenity Prayer

Originally written as a prayer for those suffering from addiction, the Serenity Prayer is a powerful morning prayer to lean on God and find comfort knowing you are not alone. 

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. 

Anima Christi

This prayer was a favorite of St. Ignatius of Loyola ; he included it at the beginning of his well-known book, Spiritual Exercises .

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O Good Jesus, hear me.

Within your wounds hide me.

Permit me not to be separated from you.

From the wicked foe, defend me.

At the hour of my death, call me

and bid me come to you

That with your saints I may praise you

For ever and ever. Amen.

A Traditional Chaldean Morning Prayer 

This morning prayer comes from Chaldean liturgy of the Eastern Catholic Church. The words of this traditional prayer remind us to place our trust in the Lord at the beginning of the day; we start the day by praising Him and asking Him to sow love in our hearts. 

As morning dawns, we praise you, Lord, for you have saved your whole creation. In mercy, grant a day of peace; bestow forgiveness for our sins.

May you not ever cut off hope, nor shut the door before our face. Do not withhold your care from us, for you alone know our weakness.

Sow love, peace, and harmony; uphold our priests and calm our kings; heal all our sick and guard the strong; forgive the sins of all mankind.

• Come, Holy Spirit. 
• Jesus, I trust in You. 
• “O Lord, sea of love and goodness, let me not fear too much the storms and winds of my daily life, and let me know there is ebb and flow but the sea remains the sea. Amen.” – Henri Nouwen (Read the full prayer here .) 
• “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner.” (The Jesus Prayer)
• “Holy Spirit, make my heart open to the word of God, make my heart open to goodness, make my heart open to the beauty of God every day.” – Pope Francis
• Turn to any of the Psalms – they are rich with beautiful morning meditations!

To speak openly with God about whatever is on your heart in the morning, consider turning to the popular ACTS Prayer Method : Adoration, Contrition, Thankfulness, and Supplication. You can make your time in prayer as long or short as you like! 

When struggling, we can always turn to the saints as prayer guides. Pray with some of the following beautiful prayers for the morning from the saints. 

Holy Spirit Prayer by St. Augustine

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit,

that my thoughts may all be holy.

Move in me, Holy Spirit,

that my work, too, may be holy.

Attract my heart, Holy Spirit,

that I may love only what is holy.

Strengthen me, Holy Spirit,

that I may defend all that is holy.

Protect me, Holy Spirit,

that I may always be holy.

Pray More: Prayers to the Holy Spirit

Morning Offering of St. Thérèse of Lisieux 

O my God, I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the 

Sacred Heart of Jesus. 

I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to His infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of His Merciful Love.

O my God, I ask of Thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all Eternity.

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Come Into My Heart Prayer by St. Catherine of Siena

Holy Spirit, come into my heart;

Draw it to Thee by Thy power, O my God,

And grant me charity with filial fear.

Preserve me, O beautiful love, from every evil thought;

Warm me, inflame me with Thy dear love,

And every pain will seem light to me.

My Father, my sweet Lord, help me in all my actions.

Jesus, love. 

Read more: St. Catherine of Siena

Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace by St. Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me bring love.

Where there is offense, let me bring pardon.

Where there is discord, let me bring union.

Where there is error, let me bring truth.

Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.

Where there is despair, let me bring hope.

Where there is darkness, let me bring your light.

Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.

O Master, let me not seek as much

to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love,

for it is in giving that one receives,

it is in self-forgetting that one finds,

it is in pardoning that one is pardoned,

it is in dying that one is raised to eternal life.

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A peace primer: How to go deeper in prayer

“Prayer can be difficult. Prayer can be joyful. Prayer can be deeply challenging. But always life-changing.”

That’s the beginning of a trailer for a new book on the reason we were made, our “journey into the heart of God.”

Dan Burke, executive editor of the National Catholic Register  ,  president of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation and the creator of Divine Intimacy Radio and SpiritualDirection.com, is the author of Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer . We talk a bit about going deeper and what it can mean.

Kathryn Jean Lopez: What’s this deep that you want people to go into? It doesn’t seem the most practical thing in the world.

Dan Burke: Well, the call to the deep did not originate with me. In fact, it was Jesus in the Gospel of St. Luke. chapter five, who invited Peter to “put out into the deep.” Peter was reluctant, but he answered Jesus’ invitation and was delighted to discover the abundance that comes from saying “yes” to God. There really is nothing of greater practical and eternal value in life than saying “yes” to God.

Lopez: Did you write this book because Catholics do not know how to pray?

Burke: At a typical Sunday Mass, nearly every hand would go up if you were to ask the congregation, “How many of you know what prayer is?” However, in my work in spiritual theology I have found that, in reality, only a small percentage of Catholics really understand or engage in the depths of prayer to which God is calling them. Catholics may know the basics, but we are called to seek more — the profound depths of prayer that God has revealed in the saints.

Lopez: How do the best practices you lay out help? Will it help someone who has never really read a book on prayer before or developed any kind of routine or plan for prayer?

Burke: The approach I propose will help anyone who is ready to make a serious commitment to prayer. The reason for my confidence is that what I propose is not my new idea, but one that is tried and tested and has been the staple of a myriad of saints. So what is new about this book? I think we succeeded in making things very simple and practical, yet not shallow. Our approach reflects ancient wisdom, practically applied to our time.

Lopez: Why would God ever desire you or I or any other imperfect human being, as you write? Doesn’t that suggest a God who needs higher goals?

Burke: No, it suggests that God’s love has no bounds. Jesus went to the cross to pay for our sins, and there has never been a greater demonstration of love and the lengths to which love will go to bring healing and hope. There is nothing unforgivable, no mind too confused, and no heart too broken that God cannot and will not heal if we would simply allow Him to do so.

Lopez: Can one really find peace through prayer? A lot of people might say about now: Killing terrorists would be higher on their priority list.

Burke: Could the 1st-century Christians find peace under persecution that was brutal and relentless? Some of the worst persecution in history is happening now, but the level of brutality and ruthlessness is not new. In the 1st century, in the face of the radical assault against humanity and the work of God, Jesus promised peace. The Holy Spirit also promised a “peace that passes all understanding” through St. Paul. The fact is, it doesn’t matter how loudly and powerfully the storm rages around us and sometimes in us, if we know intimacy with God in and through the sacraments and mental prayer, we can know the peace promised to us by Jesus.

Lopez: Why is prayer a “battle?”

Burke: Prayer is a battle because of our brokenness. Our hearts yearn for God, but we often don’t understand that yearning, so we seek to satisfy it in everything but the “one thing that is needful.” Once we discover that one thing, there is much in our nature that must be confronted in order to develop a healthy discipline of prayer. The battle lies in the constant assault of the world, the flesh and the devil, but the victory is won through perseverance and the grace that God promises to give as we say “yes” to Him.

L opez: What do monkeys have to do with prayer?

Burke: I use the idea of “monkeys in the head” as a way to illustrate the significant challenge of distractions. Monkeys are quite rambunctious and usually do all they can to disrupt our focus. Everyone with a pulse has “monkeys” that want to keep them from prayer, and we provide a few key strategies to deal with these monkeys and eventually win them over to even help us in prayer.

Lopez: What does a “solemn commitment to God” look like?

Burke: A solemn commitment is one that we can make to God to increase our ability to persevere in prayer. It is solemn because we recognize how important prayer is to our relationship with God and because we deeply desire to honor this commitment. It can be applied to any person and their own specific desire and approach. It can be five minutes a day or thirty minutes. Whatever the commitment we make, when we work hard to keep it and truly seek to “draw near to God” in this way, He promises that “He will draw near” to us.

Lopez: How can one experience God? Especially anyone reading this who thinks this all sounds impossible, implausible, even silly?

Burke: Well the good news is that Jesus and the saints didn’t think it was silly. Jesus promised in St. John’s Gospel, chapter 14, that He would “manifest” himself to those who live within a covenant of love with Him. It is not only possible to know this reality; it is abnormal to not experience God in this life. The secularization of our culture, coupled with false beliefs about piety, have done a great deal of damage to our ability to understand what it means to be in relationship with God. The fact is that the saints had a dynamic and living relationship with God that empowered many of them to change the world that they lived in and some to literally change the world as a whole. The path that many of these saints followed to experience God is the essence of what I am trying to reveal in the book. I have not only seen this lived out in the lives of the saints, but also in the lives of moms, dads, college students, grandparents — anyone who is truly ready to yield to the work of God in their soul.

Lopez: Is there a way for Christians to influence better politics through prayer? Why does that seem like a cop-out to many? Surely you’ve seen some of them.

Burke: Well, as a matter of fact, anyone who says, “Don’t just pray … do something!” has a deeply impoverished view of prayer. In fact, if whatever endeavor we engage in is not empowered by prayer, the most important results will be either temporal or elusive. We need deep change in our world, but that change won’t come through the power of politics. Any lasting change can only come through hearts transformed by an authentic encounter with Christ. Those who know this reality will change the world and will engage in politics in a way that is in keeping with what it means to have an authentic relationship with God — one immersed in the power of His presence within and engaged in serving the world without.

Lopez: How does being “scrappy” help with holiness?

Burke: Most of us who make a living and are good at our work know what it means to be scrappy at work. However, few apply that same diligence, creativity, and resourcefulness to prayer. Thus we often “give it a try” rather than make a serious commitment to do whatever it takes to find this “pearl of great price.” When we make a serious commitment, we are saying that no matter how many times we fail or how much we struggle, we will never give up on the most important reality of this life: a life of union with God. Being scrappy is absolutely necessary if we are to be holy.

Lopez: Who is Into the Deep for?

Burke: I worked very hard to write Into the Deep f or anyone who is ready to say “yes” to God in prayer. Matthew Kelly is responsible for helping me to simplify the effort without dumbing it down, giving it broad appeal and applicability — but significant depth. People can read this book in an hour, but it will take a lifetime to implement. I truly believe it can help anyone who has a real desire to answer Jesus’ invitation to “put out into the deep.”

Burke offers signed copies of the book available for purchase, and  does parish events based on the book, with more information here .

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Catholic Daily Readings

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Welcome to morning prayers for Catholics, a moment of spiritual reflection and renewal to start your day off right.

As Catholics, we believe that prayer is an essential part of our daily lives, and this morning prayer is designed to help you connect with God and prepare your heart and mind for the day ahead.

We’ll offer a selection of prayers , readings, and reflections that draw from the rich tradition of Catholic spirituality, providing you with the tools and inspiration you need to deepen your relationship with God and live a more fulfilling life.

Join us now as we turn our hearts and minds to God and seek His grace and guidance for the day ahead.

• Daily Catholic Morning Prayers

God our Father, I come before you this morning, I thank you for the gift of my life, the life of my family members, and that of my friends.

Thank you, Lord, for directing, protecting , guiding , guarding, governing, and taking care of me throughout the night. I have woken up because of your abundant Mercies and Grace .

Merciful God, this morning, I submit myself into your mighty hands, may you fill me with your wisdom and grant me good health as I undertake my every deed today.

Lord, Bless the work of my hands so that all that I do today may be fulfilling to me, and helpful to humanity and may I do it according to your Holy Will and for the greater glory of your name.

Angel of the Lord , appointed by the Divine Mercy to be my guardian, enlighten, protect, direct, and govern me this day. Amen.

Empowering Morning Prayer

• Start Your Day Encouraged with Divine Strength and Joy

Dear God, as I wake up today, help me feel encouraged and ready for the day ahead. Guide me with your wisdom, and give me strength to face any challenges that may come my way.

Let your love surround me, and may I find joy in the simple moments. Thank you for a new day and the opportunity to make it a positive one. Amen.

• Morning Prayer for the Unity of the Catholic Church

Heavenly Father, as we come before you on this new day, we lift up our hearts in prayer for the unity of the Catholic Church.

Your Son, Jesus Christ, prayed that we may all be one, just as He and you are one. We recognize the importance of unity within the Church, and we humbly seek your guidance and grace to strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Pour out your Holy Spirit upon the leaders of the Catholic Church, especially our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and all bishops, priests, and religious.

Grant them wisdom, discernment, and a spirit of collaboration as they work together to shepherd your people.

Lord Jesus, you are the cornerstone of the Church. Help us, as members of the body of Christ, to build upon that foundation with love, understanding, and a commitment to the teachings of the Gospel.

May we be quick to forgive, slow to judge, and always ready to extend a hand of fellowship to our brothers and sisters in faith.

We pray for those who may be experiencing division, misunderstanding, or discord within the Church. Soften our hearts, Lord, and help us to see the common ground that unites us. May our shared faith in you be the source of our unity and strength.

Bless all the faithful with a spirit of ecumenism, so that we may work towards unity not only within the Catholic Church but also with our Christian brothers and sisters across denominations. May the love we have for one another be a witness to the world of your transformative power.

We entrust the Catholic Church into your loving care, asking for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, and all the saints. May their prayers guide us towards a deeper unity rooted in love and faith.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics

Dear Lord, I do not know who or what will cross my path on this day. But I know that You are my rock and my fortress. As always You are my Shield and my Strong Tower.

This is my Morning Prayer, please help me to attach myself to You today. Also, teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only Your way on this day. Help me walk in Your truth and not my feelings.

Lord help me embrace anything that comes my way as a chance to see You at work and as an opportunity to point others Your way. Father thank You for loving me and nothing can ever take that away from me!

Even if I fail on this day and fall short, You whisper Your unconditional love deep into my soul and remind me that Your mercies are new every morning. That truly amazes me, Lord.

Lord, I give you this day and all that it holds. May I walk in your goodness, knowing that your gentle hand will guide me, and keep me.

Thank You for meeting with me today, and I pray that You reawake me tomorrow with Your exact sweet loving whisper. I can’t wait to meet with You again. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.”

• Morning Offering of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

This morning, I dedicate all my actions to You, my God, with the intention of bringing glory to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

I long to consecrate every heartbeat, every thought, and even the simplest tasks, by connecting them to His boundless merits. I also seek to make amends for my sins by offering them to the furnace of His Merciful Love.

Furthermore, I implore from You, my God, the grace to carry out Your Holy Will perfectly, both for myself and for those dear to me.

I am willing to embrace the joys and sorrows of this transient life out of love for You, so that, in the end, we may all be reunited in the eternal bliss of heaven. Amen.

• Morning Catholic Prayers to Start the Day

Lord Jesus Christ, today, I am not sure what I will encounter as I serve You through my work but I know that You will always be watching over me.

Help me embrace anything that comes my way as a chance to see You at work and as an opportunity to point others Your way.

When I encounter any challenge today, be my refuge. When I encounter any danger, be my protector. When I encounter any need, be my provider.

Lord, Help me to remain attached to you, just like the branches remain attached to the vine so that I can produce a good harvest today.

Teach me to remain strong today and choose to walk in Your path of truth instead of following my futile earthly feelings.

Lord, thank You for Your abounding love . Thank You for Your providence . Thank You for Your abundant and unconditional graces.

Whenever I fall by the wayside and whenever I sin, whisper to me Your unconditional love and remind me of Your abundant mercies and Your love for a repentant sinner.

My God, I pray that You guide me, guard me, protect and govern me the whole of this day and may the work of my hands bring praise and glory to You. I pray all this through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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Catholic prayers in the morning at the day’s beginning after waking up.

• Morning Prayer for Courage

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Thank You, Lord Jesus, for giving me one more day to love you! Always watch over me today and always so that I may not wad away from the path that You have prepared for me.

My Lord Jesus Christ, shine Your divine light through me so that I may reflect the same light to everyone who comes in contact with me today.

Send forth Your Holy Spirit to remind me of who I am and the purpose for which I was created. May the salvation I gained from Your Passion and Cross , O Jesus Christ, remain forever in my heart.

I adore you, O my God, and I love you with all my heart. Father I give thanks to you for having created me, made me a Christian and preserved me this night .

I offer to you the actions of this day; granted that all of them may be according to your Holy Will, and for your greater glory. Save me from sins and from all evil. Let your grace always be with me. Amen.

Thanksgiving Morning Prayer

Lord, I am so grateful for all the blessings you have given me: my family , my friends, my health, and all the opportunities you have provided.

Please help me to always remember to show gratitude for your goodness and to use the gifts you have given me to serve others. Amen.

Lord God, I come to You today in need of courage and strength . I have found myself facing challenges that sometimes seem insurmountable, yet I know that nothing is impossible with You.

I thank You for Your faithfulness and Your never-ending love that upholds me in every situation. I pray that You would renew my spirit with courage and boldness and faith in You .

Help me to step out of fear and into trust in Your plan for me. Give me the ability to take risks and endure whatever comes my way.

Help me to have confidence in my own abilities and remind me that I do not have to go through life’s struggles alone.

Grant me the strength to face the challenges of this day with courage and conviction. Send your Holy Spirit to fill us with hope, faith, and confidence to carry on and not be intimidated by whatever lies ahead. Help us to stay steadfast, to persevere, and to trust in your will.

We offer our praise and gratitude for all that you have done in our lives and we seek your guidance and protection as we continue in life’s journey. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics for Strength

O Lord my God, I come before Thee this morning with my prayer for strength . Dear Lord, when I am weak, make me strong so that I can overcome the challenges of my daily life which leave me desolate and weak.

Please, Lord, mould me, fashion me, and guide me , to become the person You want me to be. Instill me with Your energy so that as I go out to serve You, I do it according to Your Holy Will.

Send forth Your Holy Spirit to grant me the fortitude to carry my cross while I undertake my itinerary today.

Please, Lord, help me and guide my heart to remain strong when trials come my way. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen.

Morning Prayer to Say Thank You

Lord Jesus Christ, Thank you for letting me dwell in your goodness. My life is sustained by Your Divine Providence.

Every morning You come and nest in my heart and rejuvenate my strength and spirit. For this, I say thank you Jesus for this gift to me.

Lord Jesus, You have blessed me with the gift of life, breath, good health, a job, a loving family, and a sharing community. I am very grateful for everything You are in my life. Amen.

Morning Prayer for My Children

Lord God, we come before you today, humbly asking for your protection and guidance for our children. We ask that you may guide them through the challenges of life, give them strength and courage to face any situation with confidence and humility.

May they always seek you and know that they can come to you in times of need. Lord, give our children a spirit of wisdom and understanding so that they may make the right choices throughout their lives.

Let your light shine in and through them so that they may be a shining example to all. Amen.

Dear God, Thank you for the gift of a brand new day. As the sun rises, help us to shine with kindness and love in everything we do.

Thank you for our parents, guardians, and siblings and bless our family, neighbours and friends. Keep them safe and happy throughout the day. Guide us to be good friends and to make good choices.

Thank you for our health, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the roof over our heads. Help us to be grateful for all the wonderful things you have provided for us in our lives.

Please give us strength and courage to tackle and perservere the challenges ahead. Help us to be wise, patient and understanding, just like you are with us.

We thank you for our schools, teachers and support staff and watch over us at school and at play. May we learn new things and make new friends. Let us be a light to others, sharing your love wherever we go.

We trust you with our day, dear God. Thank you for being with us always. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Prayer in the Morning Catholic for Your Children

O Lord my God, I come with utmost faith before You this morning, with the knowledge that with You all things are possible.

I put my children onto Your big, soft, and tender hands and I ask you to guide, protect and govern them today.

Kindly, dear Lord, help and guide them while making life-changing decisions, so that in the future, they may make positive progress for mankind.

My God, may You equip them with Your love, kindness, courage, and whatever else they will need to serve You according to Your Holy will.

Also, help them to understand the importance of bowing down before You and making a prayer every day.

May they always hear Your inspiring Word and put in their hearts the good and wise teachings of Your chosen shepherds.

Lord, when they are full of anxiety and worry, boost their confidence and give them peace of mind. As they walk along their path in life, help them to find their place in society and protect them from wasting away in sin and spoils of this wicked world.

Dear Lord, help them to be strong defenders of Your Kingdom among their friends and courageously become good examples and role models to their peers by their words, what they do and what they do not do. In the Holy Name of Jesus, I pray and believe. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, I know it is common for me to only pray for my needs, but this morning I pray that You bless, care, guide, guard, and govern all those around me.

May my children, family members, friends, neighbours, and church members be abounded by Your everlasting love. May they be nourished by Your Divine providence.

There are those dear ones to me who are sick [say their names], may You heal and protect them.

Thank You for the awesome people that You have brought into my life, guide them to Your path of life so that they may never stray away from You. Amen.

Dear Father, I am here this morning with a sleepy head and a foggy mind. Please, Lord, make my vision and mind clear and fill me with expectations to serve You today according to Your Holy Will.

Awaken my numb body and rejuvenate my thinking so that I can step out of my slumber and serve You.

Almighty Father, energize my heart with love, mercy, and compassion for other people that I will meet today.

May Your presence in me radiate to others and may they feel Your presence in me. Ignite, dear Father, my spirit, and let this day be full of Your Divine providence.

Lord, I am thankful because every waking moment is always full of promise because of Your abounding love and mercy.  Amen.

Dear Lord, I fully trust in Your unending and unfailing love . I fully trust in the unfailing fulfillment of Your promises. I surrender to You this day and everything that I do.

Enable me to walk in your goodness, and may Your gentle hand hold and guide me as walk through the journey You have prepared for me today.

Keep me on the right path and salvage me when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Amen.

O Lord, I come before you on this great early morning. When the sun begins to rise, let Your hope also rise in me.

When the chirping birds start to sing, may Your love flow out of me just like their sweet melodies. May Your joy radiate through me and out of me just the way Your light will illuminate this great day.

May all Your graces, dear Lord, follow me today wherever I go. May I carry hope, love and joy with me and inspire others too with them. Lord, thank You for everything. Amen.

Prayer to Give Thanks for a New Day

O my God, I give You thanks for awakening me today on yet another beautiful day. I am very grateful for the warm beautiful sun and all the other creatures and creations that I will interact with today.

Sometimes I may forget to say thank you but all your wonders around me make me joyful. Thank you, Lord, for my life and the many opportunities that You present to me to serve You. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics for Strength to Tackle the Day

👉Lord, I am fresh today and oblivious of what will happen to me today. I don’t know the plans You have laid down for me, but all of them I commit to You.

Dear Lord, give me the courage and strength to appreciate the joys, bear the challenges, and push through the happenings of this day.

All that I have in life, You have given me and I thank you for that Divine providence . May all that I do today become part of Your providence.

I know that no matter what happens, You will hold me in Your tender palms and protect me from the snares of the evil one. I pray this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Morning Prayer to God for Help

Lord, I wake up today and bring to You my sincere gratitude for waking me up to this day. I thank You for this beautiful day. Please guide my path, my thoughts, words, and actions today.

Walk along with me throughout the day and be on my side as I face whatever comes my way. Help me to do what is correct, good, just and most importantly, according to Your Holy will.

Let not the evil one pull me away from You today. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.

Dear Lord, I humbly come to You this morning and offer myself to You, that You use me today in any way you like.

Dear Heavenly Father, as You use me through my thoughts, utterances, and actions, let me bless others and draw them close to You and show them that it is You and only You that are our provider, protector and refuge.

Help me to do Your Holy will rather than seeking my own will. Thank you, God, for Your mercy, love and providence and all that You have done for me. I pray all these in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and saviour. Amen.

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for this brand new day that You have awoken me to. Thank You too for loving me and favouring me with another day to live and serve You. Without You O Lord I would be nothing.

I still continue to thank You, Dear Lord, for my beautiful family, my home, for all the things I have and those I don’t have.

Because of Your divine providence, I do not have to worry about many things because it is You O Lord that knows what I need and what I don’t need.

I thank You for my job, my friends, my neighbours, my Church, my community and my country. Continue to reign over all of us so that all of us come back to Your fold. I love you, father. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Almighty God, thank you for providing us with strength and encouragement during times of difficulty and dismay.

Help us to remember that our true home lies in Heaven with you, and that we can always rely on your support and guidance.

May we take the time to pause, reflect, and seek your help and wisdom before making decisions. Keep us safe from worry and anxiety, and fill us with the peace and courage needed to carry out your will for our lives.

Help us to choose love, kindness, and compassion towards others, so that we may bring light and peace to our surroundings. In Your Name, Amen.

Heavenly Father, We humbly come before you in prayer today, asking for your mercy and protection against all sickness and disease.

Grant us the strength and courage to face whatever comes our way and to fight off any ailments that may arise.

Give us Your wisdom to seek proper medical treatment and the faith to trust in Your plan for our lives.

Help us to not fear the unknown, but instead have the assurance that You are with us every step of the way.

Restore our bodies to health and protect us from any future harm. We put our trust in You and thank You for hearing our prayer. Amen.

Almighty Father, We thank you for this new day and the chance to serve you and do your will. Please give us strength and courage to be faithful in carrying out your purposes, and to remain humble and obedient to your will.

Fill us with your Spirit, that we may stay mindful of our spiritual calling and serve you wholeheartedly.

Grant us joyful hearts and a good attitude, that we may serve you with energy and enthusiasm. Open our eyes, ears and hearts to recognize which tasks require our attention.

Help us to be diligent and wise, that the work we do will bring glory to your kingdom. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Oh Lord my God, I come to You this morning to beg You to wipe out all the darkness and negativity in my mind with your Blood.

Please, I beg You, remove completely from my mind, all anxiety, stress, worries, tension and panic.

Because You are ever kind, loving and merciful, I now believe and declare that from now henceforth, my body is relaxed and my mind is clear in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics For Protection and Safety

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you on this day asking that You mount a wall of protection around me, my friends, my family, my assets and properties, my work, my Church and all other things that You have granted me to serve You better.

Safeguard my finances, my willpower, my health, and my state of mind so that I may utilize them to the fullest as I continue serving You here on earth.

Keep everything that is formed to harm us away from our path and protect us left, right, back and front.

Dear Lord, drive danger, the power of darkness, and negativity away from us and cover us under your strong, warm, and Mighty Wings.

Walk before me dear Lord and clear all evil traps and snares placed along my path. I Pray for all these trusting and believing in the Mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Catholic Morning Prayer Before Work

Our Father in Heaven, here I am before You this wonderful morning offering my work, my hustle, my job et al to You for blessing, Guarding and guidance.

Dear Lord, You always remind us in the scriptures that, “ask and you shall be given, seek and you shall find, and knock and the door shall be opened unto you.” I truly know that what I ask of You today will be done.

Today, strengthen me with Your courage, fill me with wisdom, and cover me with Your wings so that I can serve You well and according to Your Holy will.

May Your passion, energy, and love, O Lord, fill my heart and soul so that I can work today for the greater glory of Your name and to the best of my ability.

May the work of my hands bear good fruits, may my responsibilities and territories increase and may Your divine providence always favour me. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray and believe. Amen.

Catholic Morning Prayer For Success

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come before You with a request to allow prosperity, abundance, and success to enter my life. I humbly ask for my sustained existence, and good health for my body, soul and mind.

In addition, I seek bountiful wealth for my loved ones and future generations. I pray for an abundance of love that is overwhelming and pure to fill my life.

Lord, I pray for tranquility and mental clarity, and I ask for perfect happiness and joy to fill my heart.

By faith, I activate all the above in the powerful name of Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that You are the ultimate provider and protector, and everything on this earth belongs to You.

Thank You for being my refuge and strength. I offer my gratitude for all the blessings that You have bestowed upon me.

I pray for all of these things in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics to Ease a Heavy Burden

Heavenly Father, this morning my heart is heavy and my emotional shoulders feel overburdened. I feel like I cannot be able to carry this burden alone.

Words, like exhausted, overwhelmed, and distressed, have now become part of my description.

Dear Lord, show me how to ask You for help to carry my heavy load. Please, Lord, take it from me, let me rest and be refreshed so that my heart will not be so burdened from the morning. In Jesus’ Name, I pray and believe. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, please grant me wisdom to journey through this day and also help the other people around me to navigate their day too.

Also, Lord, help me to always obey Your command to love You and others too. Please, guide me and help me to live out the day and to honour You.

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

I pray all these in the loving name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Forgiveness

Lord, I come before you today with a heart that is heavy with the weight of my sins. I ask for your forgiveness and grace, and the strength to turn away from my wrongdoing.

Help me to walk in your love and to be a person of integrity. Amen.

Loving Father! Search my heart and bring all my sins to my attention. May I know them and repent.

Also, Dear Father, cleanse me from my known and unknown sins and help me to get rid of them completely and never repeat them.

Heavenly Father! give me the strength to become victorious over the deliberate and passive sins that are so obviously wrong in my life.

Dear Lord! I know that if the meditation of my heart is not purified then the words of my mouth will have no meaning at all.

Therefore I beg that You purify and cleanse my heart so that the words of my mouth be coming from the abundance of a pure heart that is pleasing to you.

Almighty Lord! You alone are my provider, protector and my refuge and it is only You who can forgive my sins and renew our eternal relationship. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics for a Good Day

Almighty Father, We give you all the praise and glory today. We thank you for the many blessings that you have bestowed upon us.

Help us to make the most of this day and be filled with your peace and joy. Grant us strength and courage to face the trials of today with faith, grace and humility.

Give us your guidance and protection so that we may walk in paths of righteousness.

Bless our work and help us to find success and true fulfillment in all that we do. May we use our energy and skills wisely to further your kingdom and bring glory to your name. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

We pray to You this Morning after arising from sleep Oh Master and Holy God, who is beyond our understanding: at Your word, the light has come forth out of the darkness.

In your mercy , yesternight, You have given us restful night-long sleep and raised us up to glorify your goodness and to offer to You our plea.

Now, in your own tender love, accept us who adore You and give thanks to You with all our hearts.

Please, Dear Lord, grant us all our requests, if they lead to salvation ; give us the grace of manifesting that we are children of light and day, and heirs to your eternal kingdom.

Also in the abundance of your mercies, Dear Lord, remember all your people; all those present who pray with us; all our brethren on land, at sea, or in the air, in every place of Your kingdom, who call upon your love for mankind.

Upon all, pour down your great mercy, that we, saved in both body and soul, may persevere unfailingly; and that, in our confidence, we may extol your exalted and blessed Name now and forever. Amen

Morning Prayer for the Persecuted Christians

Heavenly Father, we come to You today in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.

We grieve for those who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and we ask that You strengthen them with Your presence. Give them courage and peace in whatever circumstances they find themselves in.

Help us not to be silent in the face of persecution, but to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are in danger for their faith.

Make us aware of their plight and prompt us to speak up and seek justice on their behalf.

God, Your Word says that You are close to the brokenhearted and You rescue those whose spirits are crushed.

We pray that You would increase Your grace and glory upon these believers around the world. We lift up our brothers and sisters who are suffering for their faith in You.

Give them the courage to stand firm, the strength to endure, and hope for the future. May they know that You are with them, even in the midst of the storm.

Remind them of Your steadfast love and protection in the midst of danger.

Provide for their needs, both spiritual and physical. Surround them with people who will think and care for them in these difficult times.

Give them assurance that they are never alone, and that You will provide a way through their circumstances.

Christian Morning Prayers for Catholics

Dear Loving and Holy God, who is beyond our understanding, we thank you for the gift of another day and for the peaceful night’s rest you have given us. We offer our praises and thanks to you as we begin this new day.

Father, we ask that you accept our worship and thanksgiving with your own tender love. Please grant our requests, as long as they lead to our salvation.

Help us to remember that we are children of light and day, and heirs to your eternal reward. Please show your infinite mercy to all your people – those present with us in prayer, our brothers and sisters everywhere, on land, at sea, or in the air.

Pour out your mercy on all of us, so that we may be saved in body and soul and never falter in our faith.

With confidence, we acclaim your exalted and blessed Name – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – always, now and forever. Amen.

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Morning prayer is a perfect way to focus your time and attention on seeking Gods’ plan for the day ahead. Read on for eight powerful morning prayers to kick-start your day.

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A Prayer for the Morning

A prayer for strength, a prayer for gratitude, a prayer for guidance, a prayer for family, a prayer for my career, a prayer for opportunity, a prayer for contentment.

There is hardly a better time to pray than in the morning. Starting the day off with morning prayer was always important to the early Christians and their prayers often invoked the presence of the Trinity – Father, Son and Spirit – to be with them through their often hard toil on the land. When you wake up, your mind and heart can feel really heavy, especially when you’re focusing on all the things you have to tackle and all the stress that comes with those tasks. A powerful morning prayer can center you and bring your focus to the place where it needs to be. Here are eight powerful morning prayers that you can use daily.

A prayer for today can refresh and recharge your soul as you get ready to take on the day with help from the best place possible: Our Creator. We should treat morning prayers like prayer itself, as a time to get closer to God by expressing our love for Him, thanking Him for His blessings and offering Him everything good and bad in our day in doing His will. Begin your day with this prayer for the morning:

Dear Lord, You have brought me to the beginning of a new day. As the world is renewed fresh and clean, so I ask You to renew my heart with Your strength and purpose. Forgive me the errors of yesterday and bless me to walk closer in Your way today. This is the day I begin my life anew; shine through me so that every person I meet may feel Your presence in me. Take my hand, precious Lord for I cannot make it by myself. Amen.

God loves when you pray for strength. And He promises to answer you: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am Your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). Pray with confidence. Pray for the strength that God supplies and keep your eyes open for His answers. They may not look like your expectations. But you can be assured that He is working to strengthen your understanding, faith and hope in Him. Begin your day with this prayer for strength:

Dear Lord, this morning, I pray that You give me strength today, to be strong for You in this world full of temptations. You know that there are struggles that I will go through today. I pray that You be with me as I go through them. Carry me when I am too weak. Amen.

We should be thankful because God is worthy of our thanksgiving. It is only right to credit Him for “every good and perfect gift” He gives (James 1:17). When we are thankful, our focus moves off selfish desires and off the pain of current circumstances. It also helps us to remember that God is ultimately in control. Beginning each morning with gratitude will provide you with a great foundation. Prayer is one of the intentional ways you can cultivate a grateful heart for yourself. Start your day off with this prayer for gratitude:

Dear God, I thank you for waking me up today. You have given me another sunrise to enjoy. Thank you for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies. I praise You, Father, for allowing me to live another beautiful day in Your Kingdom. Amen.

One of the Bible’s greatest truths is that God wants to guide us. He loves us and because He loves us, He wants what is best for us and is willing to show it to us. As your day progresses, it can be difficult to identify these blessings. Begin your day with this morning prayer for guidance:

Dear Lord, I don’t know who or what will cross my path today. But I do know that You are my rock and my fortress. You are my shield and my strong tower. Help me to anchor myself to You today. Teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only Your way today. Help me walk by Your truth and not my feelings. Help me to embrace anything that comes my way as an opportunity to see You at work and as opportunity to point others to You. Amen.

Begin each day with a powerful morning prayer session with your family . Reciting these words and identifying our schedules early on, will provide a great deal of perspective for you and your family. Entrust each individual to God. Wherever they are in their relationship with God, pray that He draws them even closer. Think of morning prayer as exercise for each member’s spirit and soul. Working out these elements will help everyone plan for what is to come and better equip them with the tools to take on the new day. Start your day off with this prayer for family:

Dear God, thank you for the gift of family and friends. Holding them in my heart is one of the most precious things I can never get tired of. Bless everyone, for they deserve all goodness You have given to me. If I may do something wrong today, please forgive me. Amen.

Allow God to define your priorities as defined by Christ and the apostles, including the workplace. Have you submitted your career to God, including how you do your job? Do you ask God every day for His leadership and power to do your job while depending on Him? You should talk with God daily about His will concerning your career choices . Before you begin your day and embark on your duties, start your day off with this prayer for your career:

Dear God, I thank you for my job. You have provided me with steady income and I’m so thankful. I pray that You watch over me today at work and I pray that there are no accidents, so that everyone can go back to their homes. I thank you that my job has provided an income to support me and my family. I thank you for the provisions that You have given me. I pray for safe travels to and from work and I pray that You will use me as You see fit today for Your glory. Amen.

Our Heavenly Father has filled our lives with incredible opportunities. It’s important that we are always ready so that we can hear God’s voice when He is calling us. We don’t miss these opportunities when they come to us. Start your day off with this morning prayer for opportunity :

Dear Lord, I pray today that I will yield my spirit completely to You, that You may use me as You please. I pray that You will provide me opportunities to show people how much You mean to me. Give me discretion to know what to say and how to say it. Make me bold enough that I may proclaim salvation cheerfully and joyfully. I pray that the seeds You allow me to plant will grow and mature. I am forever grateful for the cross; may I proclaim it in a contagious way today. Amen.

Contentment is a simple grace. It is certainly reasonable and logical. It is our Father’s world, so we should rest in His care. While many of us desire to be content, it is not easily attained or kept. For, no sooner than we begin to enjoy the grace of contentment, it is gone and dissatisfaction returns. Start your day off with the prayer for contentment:

Dear God, I pray that I will stay focused on You today. I pray that You will constantly remind me to be content in all of my circumstances. I pray that You will fill me up that I may be joyful all day, even if stress creeps in. I know that through my contentment, You will be glorified. I want to honor You, Father, in all that I do. Amen.

The morning is one of the best times to have an encounter with God. Pray the moment you wake up if you aren’t already doing so. When you wake up with God, His presence is carried with you wherever you go. May you be blessed on your journey today.

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A morning prayer is a wonderful way to focus your time and attention on seeking God's plan for the day ahead. Whether you need encouragement, inner peace , or strength for the day ahead , God can meet you in a very real and present way when you bring your worries and concerns to Him. 

In a world filled with distractions and demands, starting the day with a morning prayer reminds you to prioritize your faith journey before your feet hit the ground running. Embrace the presence of God every morning, safeguarding your connection with Him before the demands of the day divert your energy and focus toward numerous tasks

Explore these beloved morning prayers to begin your day in the presence of the Lord.  Download your own  personal PDF copy of these beautiful morning prayers HERE. Print them and keep them by your bedside, in the car, or at work to remind yourself to start your day with God!

A Morning Prayer for God's Presence

Lord, may nothing separate me from You today. Teach me how to choose only Your way today so each step will lead me closer to You. Help me walk by the Word and not my feelings. Help me to keep my heart pure and undivided. 

You already see the ways I will fall short and mess up. But right now, I consciously tuck Your whisper of absolute love for me into the deepest part of my heart. I recognize Your love for me is not based on my performance. You love me, warts and all. That's amazing. But what's most amazing is that the Savior of the world would desire a few minutes with me this morning. Lord, help me to remember forever what a gift it is to sit with You like this. Amen. - Lysa Terkeurst

Prayer to Start the Day

Give us wisdom to make the best choices, and fill us with a desire to seek after you more than anything else in this world. Let your Spirit and power breathe in us, through us, again, fresh and new. 

Thank you that you are greater than anything we may face in our day. Thank you that your presence goes with us and that your joy is never dependent on our circumstances, but it is our true and lasting strength, no matter what we're up against. 

We ask that your peace lead us that it would guard our hearts and minds in you. We ask for your grace to cover our lives this day. We love you, Lord...we need you. In Jesus' Name, Amen. - Debbie McDaniel

Prayer for a New Day

Dear Lord, as the dawn breaks and a fresh day unfolds before me, I come before You with a heart full of hope and a spirit eager for Your guidance. Lord, may your spirit fill me with joy, give me wisdom in choices I make, influence the words I speak, and inspire the work that I do.

Grant me the grace, Lord, to embody the love and compassion of Jesus in all my interactions, whether they be with familiar faces or those I encounter for the first time. Help me to see others through Your eyes, extending kindness, understanding, and forgiveness as effortlessly as You do. In my endeavors, both big and small, let me not lose sight of what truly matters. Protect me from the distractions and temptations that seek to divert my gaze from Your eternal truth, promises, and love.

Morning Prayer for Strength

Lord, I am weary and don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this trial. Help me to stop trying to outrun my pain and rather run with endurance the race you have set before me. 

I know that because of you, I am ultimately a victor over the trials in my life. I know that nothing in this world can separate me from your steadfast love. Please give me a measure of your love today; give me the strength to endure this trial. 

Thank you for your love for me that never ends! And thank you for the crown of joy that awaits me forever in your Kingdom! - Adrian Rogers  

Prayer For Guidance 

Lord, I pray you would move the Spirit more boldly in my life. I know that any sin can grieve and diminish the voice of the Spirit, and I pray against the temptation to sin. Help me crave your presence more than I crave sin. Help me grow in the fruit of the Spirit and so walk closer with Yourself. I pray for guidance from your Spirit- let your will and promises always be a meditation of my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Kenny Luck

Today with Jesus

Lord, Jesus, today is Your day, and I want Your will to be done. So, whatever happens, hold my hand, and let's face it together. Amen. - Back to the Bible

God's Promises for Today

Heavenly Father, I have been so wishy-washy when it comes to taking hold of Your promises and making them mine. But today, I’m putting my foot down! I will not allow my human reason to talk me out of my spiritual inheritance. I will set my foot down on every promise that You have given me today. I’m going in! In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Sharon Jayes

Good Morning Lord

Good morning, Lord! Today's a new day, a chance for a new start. Yesterday is gone, and with it, any regrets, mistakes, or failures I may have experienced. It's a good day to be glad and give thanks, and I do, Lord. Thank you for today, a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that you want me to be. Amen. - Rebecca Barlow Jordan

Fill Me With the Spirit Today

Daily prayer of thanksgiving.

Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives. Thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us when we don't thank you enough for who you are, for all you do, and for all you've given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you, and we need you, this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! In Jesus' Name, Amen. - Debbie McDaniel

For Family Protection

Father, thank you for the blessing of a family. Today, please keep the enemy at bay. Increase their faith. Protect them from falling into temptation. Grant them the opportunity to shine a light in the darkness and lead others to you. Whatever is making my family anxious today, I ask that you comfort them, and that they can rest in your complete sovereignty. Amen. - Topher Haddox

Prayer to Follow God Today

Dear Lord, I don't know who or what will cross my path today. But I do know that You are my Rock and my Fortress. You are my Shield and my Strong Tower. Help me to anchor myself to You today. Teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only Your way today. Help me walk by Your truth and not my feelings. Help me to embrace anything that comes my way as an opportunity to see You at work and as an opportunity to point others to You. Thank You that You love me and nothing can ever take that away from me! Even if I fail today and fall short, You whisper Your unconditional love deep into my soul and remind me that Your mercies are new every morning. That truly amazes me, Lord. Thank You for meeting with me today. Would You wake me again tomorrow with the same sweet whisper of Your love? I can't wait to meet with You again. In Jesus' Name, Amen. - Wendy Blight

Morning Prayer for Courage

Prayer to seek god each day.

Father, Praise You for the sky and sun, for both remind us of a new day’s challenge and chance to chase You. Thank You for reminding us life is not always easy, but that we don’t have to carry the hard into each new day. Forgive us for dwelling on the past and for holding onto grudges. Bless our hearts to be held back by nothing as we seek You each day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Meg Bucher

Daily Prayer of Rejoice

Father, thank you for intervening in my life and allowing me to have a personal relationship with you. Thank you for your love for me today and forever. Thank you for the blessings you’ve given me and my family. Help us use those blessings to bless others. May I live a life of true joy as I see you at work around me today! In Jesus' name. Amen. - Ron Moore

For God's Grace Daily

Lord, thank you for your abundant, abounding grace. Thank you that we don't have to earn a drop of the mighty river of grace that flows freely for us today. Thank you for the unexpected, unmerited favor you've showered on my life. Help me put myself in the path of your love and grace. Help me not neglect the disciplines I need to meet with you regularly and to drink from the water of life. Thank you for your rich love. Amen. - David Mathis

A Prayer to Love the Life You Have

God, help me love the life I live right now. Show me the good things I often overlook and help me be content with what I have. Forgive me when I compare myself to others, forgive me for longing for things outside of you and your kingdom. Thank you for loving me right where I am, right as I am. Help me keep my eyes on you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Nicki Koziarz

Prayer Against Distractions Today

Prayer for a heavy heart.

Father, my heart is heavy. I feel like I have to carry the burden alone. Words like overwhelmed, distraught, exhausted seem to describe where I am. I am not sure how to let you carry my heavy load, so please show me how. Take it from me. Let me rest and be refreshed so that my heart won't be so heavy in the morning. In Jesus' name. Amen. - Ron Moore

To Focus on God's Voice

Father, I need to hear from You. Today, I make the commitment to start having a daily quiet time. I will listen for Your voice above all of the other voices in my life. Lord, teach me how to center my life on You and help me obey what I hear You say. In Jesus’ name, amen. - Mary Southerland

Rely on God Today

Lord, we ask today for more of Your Holy Spirit in our lives. Lord, it can be easy for us to become consumed with the fears that surround us in life, but we know that just as Your eye is indeed on the sparrow, so also do You care for and see us.

Teach us today to become more reliant on You. Bring us into a greater discernment of how You operate, so that we may come into a deeper understanding that all we see with natural eyes is not all that is. Today we ask for eyes to see Your hand in all matters, and hearts open to Your work. Amen. - Callie Logan

Morning Prayer to Walk with God

Dear Lord, I love You. All that I've expressed above is the desire of my heart. I confess that sometimes my actions and reactions betray my love for You. Please forgive me. Thank You for Your grace that is able to recognize this new day as a new chance to walk closer with You. In Jesus' Name, Amen. - Lysa TerKeurst

Set My Priorities

Dear Lord, help me remember what a difference it makes when I make time with You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in body and spirit each day with a desire to meet with You and to hear You speak words of affirmation, assurance, and wisdom over my heart as I prepare to go into my day. In Jesus' Name, Amen. - Traci Miles

"If any of your lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5

A Simple Morning Prayer

Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, thank you for all the ways you’ve blessed me, specifically with this job that pays my bills and puts food on my table. Thank you that ALL work has significance because work is good. Help me bring you glory today, through my actions, my words, through the good work I do to bring order to my little corner of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing and not a curse. Give me grace and strength for the hardest aspects of my job. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. - Renee Davis

Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

Dear Father in Heaven, so much in my life is broken. I have so many concerns and cares, and they weigh me down. While I desire to cast my cares upon You, I find I usually pick them back up again, and they only add more anxiety and stress. Please help me learn to cast my cares on You as I learn what it means to rest and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. - Chrystal Evans Hurst

For Hope Today

Lord, help me to hear you saying, "I am your hope" over all the other voices. Lord, your word says, you are the hope for hopeless so I'm running to you with both hands stretched out and grabbing on to you. Fill me up with hope and give me a tangible reminder today that hope is an unbreakable spiritual lifeline ( Hebrews 6:19-20 ). God, you know those things in my heart that I barely dare to hope for, today I give them to you, I trust them to you, and ask that you because I know that you can do more than I could ever guess, imagine or request in wildest dreams ( Eph 3:20 ). God, you are my hope and I trust you. Amen. - Wendy  can  Eyck

Courage for the Day Ahead

God, I want to believe that you’re with me and that I am known and loved by you… but some days, it’s hard. Help me to speak the truth from your Word back to myself. Take it from my head to my heart. Give me peace and wisdom courage to live like a conqueror - because you’ve already given me victory over every challenge and obstacle. Amen. - Amy Green

For a God-Honoring Work Day

And as I work, fix my eyes on Jesus and his finished work on the cross that gave me treasure I could not earn, rest that I could not otherwise experience, and a living hope that will fuel me to work for the glory of God. Amen. - Kevin Halloran

Prayer to Step Out in Faith Today

Gracious Father, as we begin a new day, help us to engage your will with a reckless faith. Teach us to trust in you, and help us grow in righteousness. Heavenly Lord, give us the courage to step out in faith this day. Fill our hearts with your spirit, and let us speak your words with pride. - Debbie Przybylski

Morning Prayer of Praise

Father, I praise You today for all that You have done in my life. You are faithful even when I am faithless. Your love pursues me even when I am unlovable. Your forgiveness covers my sin and frees me from its penalty. I praise You for your love and faithfulness to me. Your presence in my life changes everything, empowering me to live each moment of every day, content in knowing You are in control. As I face today, Lord, remind me that no matter what happens, I can praise You! In Your Name, Amen. - Mary Southerland

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A collection of Catholic prayers that are regularly prayed in the morning for God’s blessing upon the day. The prayers also invoke the intercession of our Blessed Mother, St. Joseph and other saints for their intercession.

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Morning Offering to Jesus O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, the reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.

Morning Offering to God O my God, in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus from all the altars throughout the world, joining with It the offering of my every thought, word and action of this day. O my Jesus, I desire today to gain every indulgence and merit I can, and I offer them, together with myself, to Mary Immaculate, that she may best apply them to the interests of Thy most Sacred Heart. Precious Blood of Jesus, save us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us! Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created and You shall renew the face of the earth.

O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Morning Offering to the Most Holy Trinity Most Holy and Adorable Trinity, one God in three Persons, I firmly believe that You are here present; I adore You with the most profound humility; I praise You and give You thanks with all my heart for the favors You have bestowed on me. Your Goodness has brought me safely to the beginning of this day. Behold, O Lord, I offer You my whole being and in particular all my thoughts, words and actions, together with such crosses and contradictions as I may meet within the course of this day. Give them, O Lord, Your blessing; may Your divine Love animate them and may they tend to the greater honor and glory of Your Sovereign Majesty. Amen.

​ Ave Marís Stella – The Prayer Hail, bright star of ocean,  God’s own Mother blest, Ever sinless Virgin, Gate of heavenly rest.

Taking that sweet Ave  Which from Gabriel came, Peace confirm within us, Changing Eva’s name.

Break the captives’ fetters, Light on blindness pour, All our ills expelling, Every bliss implore.

Show thyself a Mother; May the Word Divine, Born for us thy Infant, Hear our prayers through thine.

Virgin all excelling, Mildest of the mild, Freed from guilt, preserve us, Pure and undefiled.

Keep our life all spotless, Make our way secure, Till we find in Jesus, Joy forevermore.

Through the highest heaven To the Almighty Three, Father, Son and Spirit, One same glory be. Amen.

Daily Consecration to Mary O Mary, my Queen and my Mother, I give myself entirely to Thee.  To show my devotion to Thee, I consecrate to Thee this day my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being without reserve.  Wherefore good Mother, I am Thine, keep me and guard me as Thy property and possession.  Amen.

Prayer for St. Joseph’s Intercession Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

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Half birthday.

Today is my half birthday. This means that in exactly six months I'll be thirty years old. I find myself looking forward to thirty, but not in quite the same way that I've anticipated other birthdays. There is, of course, the excitement as a new year approaches, but there is too,  a sense of peace that whispers to me that my thirties will be just fine.

Like most people, my twenties have been turbulent. I've finished college and grad school, transitioned from being a student to being an employee, lived in three different states in the US. My friendships have changed too: I've made new friends and parted ways with some old ones; and of course I've had friends that have been with me through it all. At the start of my twenties all of my friends were students, all of us trying to work our way through early adulthood, today my friends are students and teachers and wives and mothers and professors and educators and business professionals and writers and dancers and so much more. As we've gone down different paths I've been constantly reminded that there's more: more people to love,  more opportunities to take, more places to go.

My twenties have shaped me into the woman I am, and helped me determine who is the woman that I want to be. They have been filled with music and prayer and dancing and reading and writing. As thirty approaches I know these things to be true in my life:

1. Community in the body of Christ is imperative. I do not want to live life without being connected to, and serving in a church.

2. Prayer is important, and God is faithful to answer our prayers. I want to be a woman who prays consistently, in every season of life, not just the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

3. Fear of failing is not a good enough reason for not trying. I've been disappointed quite a bit over this decade, about things for which I've been most hopeful, but I've been the most upset about the things that I never tried because I was too scared. "I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.  I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (Phil 4:12-13)

4. I want to write. I've always wanted to write. I've been unknowingly creating opportunities for myself to write since forever. I will always want to write. I want to write as a major part of my job (which I do, currently). I want to write a book. And then another book. And then more books. I understand Jeremiah's feeling of having fire shut up in his bones.

5. There's nothing more encouraging than having friends and family and mentors who believe in you, especially on those days where you don't even dare to believe in yourself.

I'm thankful for the crazy turbulence of my twenties, and I look forward to seeing what the last six months of this decade will bring. Thirties, I'm looking forward to meeting you in six months!

Be blessed and shine through it all!

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Israel-Iran tensions updates: Calls for calm as ‘drones downed’ in Isfahan

Tensions have soared in the Middle East more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza.

This live page is now closed. You can follow our live coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza here .

• Iran has fired air defence batteries to shoot down three drones over Isfahan, according to state media, as regional tensions rise following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel after an attack against its diplomatic premises in Syria.
• Unnamed United States officials have told US media that Israel launched an attack against a site in Iran, but the Israeli army has yet to comment.
• Italy’s foreign minister says the US was given a last-minute warning about the attack on Iran.
• Flights in several Iranian cities were briefly suspended. There were also reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq.
• The escalation comes more than six months into Israel’s devastating war on the Gaza Strip , which has killed more than 34,000 people, and heightens fears of a spiral of violence across the region.

That’s a wrap from us

Thank you for joining us for updates on the rising regional tensions after a suspected Israeli attack on Iran amid Israel’s war on Gaza.

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You can read our news story here , our global reaction piece here , and our explainer here .

And you can follow all the latest developments in Israel’s war on Gaza by reading our 24-hour live coverage here .

Here’s what’s happened today

We’ll be closing this live page soon. But before that, let’s have a quick recap of the day’s events:

• Iran says its air defence systems shot down three drones in Isfahan province early in the morning. There were no reports of damages, but an investigation is under way to determine where the drones were launched from and who was behind the attack, officials said.
• Israeli officials have not commented, but the reports came after Israel threatened to attack Iran following Iran’s retaliatory strikes on April 13. Meanwhile, unnamed US officials told media outlets that Israel had launched an attack on Iran.
• Iranian officials have sought to downplay the attack, with a senior official saying there was no plan for retaliation.
• There were also reports that mini-drones were flown by “infiltrators from inside”.
• While countries around the world called for de-escalation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken refused to comment on the reported Israeli attack, only saying after the conclusion of Group of Seven (G7) talks in Italy that the United States “has not been involved in any offensive operation”.
• Even so, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the US told the G7 foreign ministers that it received “last minute” information about the attack on Iran.

Attacks by Iran and Israel set ‘precedent’

This month’s escalation between Israel and Iran has set an important precedent, according to Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst.

“In these past weeks, a threshold has been crossed: For the first time in 45 years, Iran and Israel exchanged direct attacks on their sovereign territory – this is new,” Bishara said.

“That has set a precedent that we can no longer overlook, and we can no longer say ‘This is not going to be repeated’. There is a very good possibility, especially because it did not deteriorate too far.”

And because the attacks have been contained, “we could probably see more in the future”, Bishara said.

Turkish, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments: Report

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have spoken over the phone to discuss the recent developments in the region following the reported explosions in Isfahan, according to Anadolu news agency.

Anadolu quoted sources as saying that the phone call was made at the request of the Iranian side, without sharing further information.

Afifeh Abedi, an Iran analyst, said that it is likely that Ankara “has become a channel” for exchanging messages between Iran and the US.

“It seems that this call was made to convey Tehran’s message to Washington after the events in Isfahan,” she wrote on X.

Earlier, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said it is “closely” monitoring the recent developments in the region, and called on all parties to refrain from steps that could lead to a wider conflict.

“In light of the latest developments, it is becoming increasingly evident that the tensions that were initially caused by Israel’s illegal attack on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus risk turning into a permanent conflict,” a ministry statement said.

Global calls for ‘de-escalation’

From Germany and Russia to Japan and Egypt, countries around the world have called for “de-escalation” following the suspected Israeli attack in Iran.

Here’ s how the world has reacted.

Meanwhile in Gaza, death toll rises to 34,012

We’re taking a quick break from the live coverage on the rising tensions between Israel and Iran to bring you the latest from Gaza, where the death toll in more than six months of Israeli attacks has now topped 34,000.

According to the latest figures by the Health Ministry in Gaza, at least 42 people were killed and 63 wounded in the latest 24-hour reporting period.

These figures bring the overall number of people killed since October 7 to 34,012, with 76,833 wounded.

You can follow our coverage on Israel’s war on Gaza here .

‘Clear this was going to be a limited exchange’

Al Jazeera's senior political analyst

Iranian officials say they don’t have a plan to retaliate – and that’s not surprising.

I think it was very clear from the very beginning that this was going to be a limited exchange, just as we’ve seen between Israel and Hezbollah.

So there’s a certain that there is hostility, that there is an exchange of hostilities, but that it will always be somehow contained.

Iran is not interested in a direct confrontation with Israel because conventional war between Iran and Israel – backed by the US and other Western power – is not to Iran’s advantage.

Iran has preferred for the past 40-plus years to engage in asymmetrical, indirect, proxy wars with Israel rather than direct conflicts.

What is clear is that Israel hit, but it was not the kind of hit that is meant to cause civilian damage or to humiliate Iran but to satisfy Israeli military ambition without angering the US.

Iran’s former top diplomat says attack on Iran a ‘diversion’ from Gaza

Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned the “reckless fireworks” carried out in Iran’s city of Isfahan, urging world leaders to instead focus on “ending Israeli transgressions” in its ongoing war on Gaza.

In a statement posted on X, the former Iranian foreign minister said nothing should divert international public opinion from “Israel’s atrocities”.

“Genocide continues apace in Gaza,” said the chief Iranian negotiator of the ill-fated 2015 nuclear deal with the US and world powers.

He also criticised the US veto on the UN Security Council resolution on Palestine’s UN membership, saying it was “clearly a step in the wrong direction”.

Zarif added that the council’s failure to condemn the April 1 strike on the Iranian diplomatic premises in Syria compelled Iran to invoke its right to self-defence, referring to the April 13 attack on Israel.

No signs of appetite to further escalate situation

Reporting from Tehran, Iran

An investigation is under way to determine where the drones were launched from and who was behind the attack, but according to Iranian officials nothing has been damaged.

The IAEA has also said there is no damage sustained to any of the country’s six nuclear facilities.

Things are still very tense and whether or not this is the final response by Israel is unclear.

But what is clear is that this attack has been successfully repelled by Iran and its forces for the time being. Whether or not anything else will happen in the coming hours or days remains to be seen, but for now there doesn’t seem to be any appetite here to further escalate the situation between Iran and Israel.

Are Israel and Iran seeking a way out of escalatory cycle?

Some analysts say the limited nature of the suspected Israeli attack in Iran and the restrained reactions among Iranian officials suggest that both parties are looking to de-escalate the tensions in the region.

• “We seem to be at a moment when both sides are seeking to exit the current escalatory cycle, with Israel conducting a very limited attack to demonstrate some response to the Iranian strikes and Tehran quickly playing down the incident in order not to be compelled to respond,” said Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations. “For the moment, neither side want a direct war,” he told AFP.
• “What should be emphasised is a quasi-symmetry between the two strikes. There is a certain restraint on both sides,” said Hasni Abidi, director of the Center for Studies and Research on the Arab and Mediterranean World in Geneva. “Objective indications show us that for the Iranians this is a closed matter, and that for the Iranians, more than the Israelis, there is no interest in this tension continuing.”

WATCH: What is Israel’s goal?

A Middle East analyst says Israel appears intent on “dragging the region into war”.

Watch his interview with Al Jazeera below:

UN chief says ‘high time to stop dangerous cycle’ of retaliation

In a carefully worded statement that does not mention the latest attack on Iran, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that “it is high time to stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation” in the Middle East.

“The Secretary-General condemns any act of retaliation and appeals to the international community to work together to prevent any further development that could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region and beyond,” Guterres’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in the statement.

Five things to know about Isfahan

News of an attack on Iran has brought attention to the central city of Isfahan, which once served as the capital of the Persian Empire during the Safavid dynasty.

In January 2023, a military factory belonging to the Iranian army in Isfahan was also attacked by multiple drones. The province of Isfahan is home to Iran’s main nuclear site, Natanz .

Here are five things to know about Isfahan:

• From 1598 to 1736, Isfahan served as the capital during the rule of the Safavid dynasty.
• Shah Abbas made it his capital and rebuilt it into one of the largest cities in the world during the 17th century, leading to the coining of the phrase, Isfahan nesf-e-jahan ast (Isfahan is half of the world) to highlight the city’s importance as a seat of power.
• The city has a population of approximately 2.2 million, making it the third-most populous city in Iran, after the modern capital, Tehran, and Mashhad, a religious centre in the country.
• Counting the greater Isfahan province’s population of four million, it is considered as the second-largest metropolitan area of modern-day Iran.
• The UNESCO World Heritage site, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, is located in Isfahan. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is considered one of the largest ancient squares in the world. Next to it is the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Middle East.

Here’s what happened at G7 meeting after attack

The rising tensions in the Middle East dominated discussions as the G7 foreign ministers met in the Italian island of Capri:

• Addressing reporters after the talks ended, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken refused to comment on the reported Israeli attack against Iran, only saying that the US “has not been involved in any offensive operation”.
• Blinken added the G7’s focus is on de-escalation. Asked to describe the current US-Israel relationship, Blinken noted that Israel makes its own decisions, but the US is committed to its security.
• His comments came after Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the US told the G7 ministers that it received “last minute” information about the attack on Iran.
• The G7 ministers’ communique, meanwhile, warned of new sanctions against Iran for its April 13 drone and missile attack on Israel and called on both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

Timeline: How Iran-Israel tensions escalated since October 7

Our colleagues in the Al Jazeera Explainers team have put together a comprehensive timeline detailing how tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated since the start of the war on Gaza.

You can find out more here .

All Blinken says is US not involved in offensive action

Reporting from Capri, Italy

Antony Blinken reiterated the message of de-escalation and also said that the US has not been involved in any conflict alongside Israel, in terms of the strikes in the early hours of the morning on Iran.

He wouldn’t be drawn on whether the US had received prior warning from Israel as it’s being reported, therefore whether the G7 ministers themselves had received that warning via US channels, nor he would be drawn on the question of whether he thought that G7 pressure had helped in getting Israel to limit its strike.

The Italian foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, though confirmed that both of those things had happened.

Iran’s army says ready for any further air attacks

Kioumars Heydari, the commander-in-chief of the ground forces of the Iranian army, says Iran remains vigilant to confront any other potential aerial threats.

“If suspicious flying objects appear in the sky of the country, they will be targeted by our powerful air defence,” he was quoted as saying by the state-run IRNA ahead of Friday prayers in Tehran.

“Even though last night’s objects were suspicious, our country’s defences reacted intelligently.”

Heydari also said Iran’s April 13 attacks on Israel “showed that the Islamic republic has the upper hand in the region and can establish security without the interference of any foreign power”.

Lufthansa, subsidiaries suspend flights to Israel amid tensions with Iran

The German airline Lufthansa and its subsidiaries Swiss and Austrian Airlines said all flights to Israel are temporary suspended.

Four flights scheduled between Friday and 7am (05:00 GMT) on Saturday have been cancelled so far, a Lufthansa spokesman told dpa news agency.

US got last-minute warning about attack on Iran: Italy FM

The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers that it received “last minute” information about the attack on Iran, Italy’s foreign minister said.

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told reporters in Capri that the US provided the information at a morning session that was changed at the last minute to address the attack.

Tajani said the US told the G7 ministers that it had been “informed at the last minute” about the attack.

“But there was no sharing of the attack by the US. It was a mere information.”

He also said that Italians living in Iran were all accounted for and “without problems”.

Iranian president makes no mention of Isfahan attack in new speech

Ebrahim Raisi is on a visit to Damghan, in the central province of Semnan, where he made a speech but made no mention of the attack on Isfahan.

He mostly discussed local affairs, remaining focused on the goals of provincial trips that he has been making across the country since assuming power – but he did talk about the April 13 attack on Israel.

“Operation True Promise led to authority, unity and cohesion in the country,” Raisi said. “Today, all political groups and factions believe that this response was necessary and a big honour for the country.”

Iran’s army has said the Isfahan attack is being investigated and further information will be made public later.

Blinken says US not involved in offensive operation, does not confirm Israeli attack

The US secretary of state, taking questions in Capri, has refused to comment on the reported Israeli attack against Iran.

“I’m not going to speak to that, except to say that the United States has not been involved in any offensive operation,” Blinken told reporters.

‘Desperate attempt’ failed: Iranian MP

Mehdi Toghyani, a member of the Iranian parliament from Isfahan, says the “desperate attempt” from Israel “with the help of local agents” had “failed and brought new disgrace for them”.

“Let them know that we are at peak readiness to protect our dear Iran,” he wrote on X.

Blinken delivers statement

The US secretary of state is speaking to reporters in Capri, where he attended the G7 meeting.

So far, Antony Blinken has yet to mention this morning’s reported Israeli attack in Iran.

He did say, however, that the US is committed to Israel’s security and to “de-escalation” in the Middle East.

We’ll bring you more shortly.

Foreign minister says Russia told Israel ‘Iran doesn’t want escalation’

Sergey Lavrov says Russia has held conversations with both the Iranian and Israeli sides.

In an interview with Russian radio stations, the foreign minister said:  “There have been telephone contacts between the leadership of Russia and Iran, our representatives and the Israelis.”

He added: “We made it very clear in these conversations, we told the Israelis that Iran does not want escalation.”

WATCH: Breaking down attack in Iran

Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor James Bays says Iran appears to be downplaying the suspected Israeli attack.

Watch the video below: