Wisdom 3:1-9 Father Anthony encourages us to pray this scripture when we’ve been through a trial of faith, knowing that God is with us and we have reason to be ever hopeful.

Song of Solomon 5:1-8 Sometimes the mystery of love can be best expressed in poetry as is evidenced by this mystical book, the Song of Solomon, from the Old Testament encouraging us to express our searching and longing for God. 

Father Anthony recommends that we pray this prayer in nature, praising God for the glory of creation.

Father Anthony encourages us to use this prayer as a show of gratitude when experiencing God’s abundant blessings in life.

Psalm 139 Father Anthony reminds us that the Lord is always present in our lives and encourages us to pray Psalm 139 when feeling down or depressed.

Psalm 136 Father Anthony recommends Psalm 136 as thanksgiving for the natural world created by God and encourages us to pray this when God has freed us from sin.

Psalm 103 Father Anthony recommends that we pray Psalm 103 after confession in praise of God who gives us His love and compassion.

Psalm 100 Father Anthony recommends that we recite Psalm 100 to express our joy and gratitude to the Lord.

Psalm 89 Father Anthony reminds us that prayer is a dialogue between the soul and God. It’s important that we listen for God’s reply.

Psalm 57 Father Anthony encourages us to pray this Psalm when we feel like we’re being pursued by enemies and the world is against us.

Psalm 51 Father Anthony reminds us to pray this Psalm when we have fallen into sin and ask for God’s mercy.

Psalm 42 Father Anthony encourages us to cry out to God and let out our tears in prayer, always keeping our eyes on the Lord.

Psalm 36:9 Father Anthony reminds us that just as the word “psalm” means “song,” these verses are meant to lift our spirits and give us hope during dark times.

Psalm 23 Father Anthony encourages us to recite the well-loved Psalm 23 prayer during times of fear and uncertainty.

2 Maccabees 12 Father Anthony discusses the importance of praying for the deceased and honoring those who have gone before us.

Esther 14:1-19 Father Anthony uses the story of Esther to encourage us to show humility before God as we ask Him to hear our prayers.

Tobit 13:1-18  Father Anthony uses the Book of Tobit to demonstrate the importance of praising God for His gifts and remaining faithful even through difficult challenges.

​​Nehemiah 9:6-38  Father Anthony uses Ezrah’s prayer from the Book of Nehemiah to show how important it is to take stock and truthfully acknowledge all the blessings of God in our life.

1 Kings 8:22-53  Father Anthony uses the passage of Solomon dedicating the temple to God to show us the importance of going to holy places for prayer and adoration.

1 Samuel 17:31-54  Father Anthony uses the story of David and Goliath to remind us that just as David had the five stones to prevail over Goliath, we can invoke the five wounds of Jesus Christ to achieve victory over those who would harm us.

Deuteronomy 30:1-20 Father Anthony encourages us to partake of the Sacraments of confession, holy communion and prayer to prepare our hearts to receive God’s mercy this Divine Mercy Sunday.

Deuteronomy 4:25-31 Father Anthony encourages us to give up our idols and abandon our sins, allowing ourselves to turn toward God for forgiveness.

Numbers 14:4-20 Father Anthony uses the story of the Israelites traveling through the desert to teach us that we can trust in the Lord to overcome our obstacles.

Leviticus 25:1-55 Father Anthony uses the words of God speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai to encourage us to find restful periods in our lives amidst the daily struggles so as to celebrate the graces God has given us.