My Father, I ask that You continue to give Your help to my spouse and me. Help us so that our love may grow daily, overflowing into the world around us. Give us strength in times of trial and difficulty; give us happiness, security and the joy of seeing our love expand beyond ourselves and into the world. Amen.
Heavenly Father, I ask Your blessing on my loved ones and friends who have turned away from the Church. Grant them Your grace, that they might return to full communion with the Church. Grant them the vision to see that the fullness of faith can be found.
Lord, today I pray for religious vocations. The Church is in great need of religious men and women to continue Your work in the years ahead. Bless and guide those whom You have called to serve the Church. Give them joy and perseverance in their commitment to religious life. Amen.
Gentle Jesus, bless the children who have been denied a safe and happy childhood. Protect them from abuse and neglect and help them to be comforted in Your love and protection. Heal their hearts and minds, Lord, so that they can live full and productive lives. Amen.
I pray, Lord, for those who are homeless and poor. Watch over the families who have been affected by our country’s economic crisis. May they be enriched with the love of their families as they struggle to find solid ground. Amen.
Thank You, Lord, for all Your gifts of love, especially those I often overlook. Thank You for the “ups and downs” of life that teach me how to live, for friends who share my joys and sorrows and even for situations that give me opportunities to develop my patience and understanding. Amen.
Lord, soldiers fight to protect us each and every day without thanks. May we recognize the sacrifices they make for us and show them how grateful we are for their protection. Keep these men and women safe from harm as they serve in places far from home. Watch over their spouses and children, and comfort them in times of sadness and grief. Amen.
Heal me, Father. With age come aches and pains that are slow to heal. Mend my body. As time passes I find myself questioning the strength of Your love. Heal my soul. I worry constantly about my family, my finances and my future. Ease the pain of these stresses. Amen.
Heavenly Father, help me to continue to grow, to learn and to be grateful. I pray that I can always strive to do more with the life You have blessed me with, learning new things each day and putting my God-given talents to use. Help me to not become too comfortable so that I can always be challenged. Amen.
Lord, thank You for all the gifts You have given me. It is easy to take these things for granted, but I truly am appreciative. Everything I am and everything I do is because of You. Amen.
As we give sweets and other goodies to children today, Lord, help us to remember that we should also provide for the poor and needy throughout the world. Help us to give freely of our time and money so that the poor might be nourished in body, mind and spirit. Amen.
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