May I desire nothing apart from you...

This prayer from Saint Thomas Aquinas stopped me in my tracks this morning.

It was totally in line with what has been stirring in my heart.

What strikes me most is how little this prayer is about doing more—and how much it is about being rightly ordered before God.

Grant me Lord...

A watchful heart, not distracted by vain thoughts.

A noble heart, not pulled down by unworthy attachments.

A firm heart, not broken by adversity.

A free heart, not mastered by disordered passions.

This feels like such a gentle yet clear invitation to let God purify not just our actions but also our affections. To notice where our hearts have grown divided, cluttered, or tired—and to bring those places honestly to Him.

And then the second movement of the prayer feels like a beautiful response to that surrender: “A mind that knows You… an eagerness that seeks You… a wisdom that finds You… a life that pleases You… a perseverance that expects You confidently.”

That word expects keeps echoing for me. Not striving. Not proving. But trusting—anchored in hope.

Reading the daily Scripture readings from Mass, along with these reflections from Daily Gospel Association, has become the anchor of my morning prayer time. Before the day gets loud, before decisions and distractions creep in, I ground myself there—in the Word, in the rhythm of the Church, in quiet attentiveness to what God may be inviting me into today.

If you’ve been longing for a steadier, more prayerful start to your mornings, I can’t recommend this practice enough. Here's a link to their website where you can subscribe to receive the daily readings and reflections via email—or you can download their app and have them right at your fingertips.

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What does your daily faith rhythm look like right now—and what helps you stay anchored when life feels full or scattered?

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