Prayers

Heavenly Father, I give You thanks for the cherished freedom to serve You wherever I may be.

Heavenly Father, Creator of all, May Your concern through all I face Renew my hope in the love You write on hearts and then retrace.

Lord Jesus, You came into the world for all people, yet You care individually for me.

Gracious God, thank You For the precious gift of grandparents And grandchildren, together blessed— Loving with love overflowing, Side by side or in reminiscence.

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee.

Heavenly Father, Whose love knows no bounds, Please help me to be more loving Today than yesterday.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

Through parables, Lord, You made known What fields and orchards repeat.

May the children dear to me Pursue their lessons enthusiastically.

Lord Jesus, How often, as a child, did You marvel At the things that Joseph made?