Prayers and reflections from a life of faith and service.
Prayers, reflections, and writings on the Catholic faith — a quieter companion to the work of the practice, and a place for the part of life that gives the rest its meaning.
Faith, set down in writing and offered freely.
Alongside a career in consulting and notarial service, the Catholic faith has been a steady thread through my life and work. This section gathers prayers, reflections on Scripture and the saints, and writings on service and ministry — both classic prayers of the Church and original pieces added over time.
It is offered in the same spirit as the rest of this site: with care, without noise, and in the hope that something here is of use to whoever finds it.
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Five categories, added to over time.
- Faith Reflections
- Scripture Reflections
- Saints & Catholic Spirituality
- Service & Ministry
New reflections will be added to this section as they become available.
Prayers
Traditional and original prayers for daily life, devotion, and the intentions we carry to the Lord.
Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer of Total Surrender, Divine Protection, Holy Purpose, and Faithful Perseverance
A sweeping act of surrender that places one's past, present, and future in the Father's hands — with petitions for a Christ-like heart, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, protection over home and work, blessing on the Church and the Knights of Columbus, freedom from resentment, and the intercession of Our Lady, Saint Joseph, and Saint Michael — returning always to the refrain “Jesus, I trust in You.”
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Catholic Prayer of Complete Surrender, Protection, and Faith
A complete act of surrender — placing one’s past, present, and future into the Father’s hands, with petitions for a clean heart, protection over family and work, discernment in relationships, and the intercession of Our Lady, Saint Joseph, and Saint Michael — offered in the refrain “Jesus, I trust in You.”
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for God to Bless Me with New, Faithful, and Life-Giving Friendships
A prayer for friendships rooted in Christ rather than convenience — for men and women of faith whose words encourage rather than discourage, for protection from false friendship and hidden motives, and for the grace to become that kind of friend in return. Closes with five verses on friendship, from Proverbs to Colossians.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer of Complete Trust, Surrender, and Faith
A complete act of trust and surrender — praise to the Father, thanksgiving for the Cross, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the intercession of Our Lady, Saint Joseph, and the angels and saints — offered in the words “Jesus, I trust in You.”
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer of Faith, Surrender, and Service
A personal prayer of thanksgiving, surrender, and intercession — for family and marriage, for the work of one’s hands, for the sick and the whole Church — offered in the spirit of “Not my will, but Yours be done.”
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 2
We gather in Your presence as brothers, united across nations, languages, and cultures, to offer our hearts in service to Your Holy Church and to one another.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 3
We gather in Your presence as brothers, united across nations, languages, and cultures, to offer our hearts in service to Your Holy Church and to one another.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 4
We come before You with humble and grateful hearts, giving thanks for the gift of faith, family, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 5
We come before You with humble and grateful hearts, giving thanks for the gift of faith, family, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 6
We come before You with grateful hearts, praising You for Your infinite goodness, mercy, and love.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 7
We come before You with grateful hearts, praising You for Your infinite goodness, mercy, and love.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 8
We come before You with humble hearts and grateful spirits, giving thanks for the gift of faith, family, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 9
We come before You with humble hearts and grateful spirits, giving thanks for the gift of faith, family, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 10
Source of all goodness, wisdom, and strength, we come before You with humble hearts, giving thanks for the gift of faith and for the brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 11
Source of all goodness, wisdom, and strength, we come before You with humble hearts, giving thanks for the gift of faith and for the brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 12
Heavenly Father, source of all wisdom, strength, and charity, we come before You in humility and gratitude, thanking You for the gift of fraternity and faith that unites us as…
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 13
Heavenly Father, source of all wisdom, strength, and charity, we come before You in humility and gratitude, thanking You for the gift of fraternity and faith that unites us as…
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 14
Almighty and Eternal God, Father of mercy and source of all goodness, we come before You in humility and gratitude, thanking You for the gift of faith, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 15
Almighty and Eternal God, Father of mercy and source of all goodness, we come before You in humility and gratitude, thanking You for the gift of faith, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 16
Almighty and Eternal God, Father of mercy and source of all goodness, we come before You in humility and gratitude, thanking You for the gift of faith, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 17
Almighty and Eternal God, Father of mercy and source of all goodness, we come before You in humility and gratitude, thanking You for the gift of faith, fraternity, and service.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for Charity, Unity, and Strength - Prayer 18
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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Prayer for Charity, Unity, and Strength - Prayer 19
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 20
We thank You for the gift of faith and for calling men to serve You through brotherhood and charity.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus - Prayer 21
We thank You for the gift of faith and for calling men to serve You through brotherhood and charity.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 22
Almighty and Eternal God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we humbly come before You in prayer on behalf of the Knights of Columbus worldwide.
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Dr. David T. RandolphA Prayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 23
Almighty and Eternal God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we humbly come before You in prayer on behalf of the Knights of Columbus worldwide.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 24
We humbly come before You with gratitude for the brotherhood, faith, charity, and service represented by the Knights of Columbus throughout the world.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 25
We humbly come before You with gratitude for the brotherhood, faith, charity, and service represented by the Knights of Columbus throughout the world.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 26
We come before You with grateful hearts, lifting up the Knights of Columbus around the world.
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Dr. David T. RandolphPrayer for the Knights of Columbus Worldwide - Prayer 27
We come before You with grateful hearts, lifting up the Knights of Columbus around the world.
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“Let us run with perseverance the race set before us.”
Hebrews 12:1
