Prayer to Mary for caregivers

Blessed Mary, as mother to Jesus, you lived the special calling of being His caregiver. There were times when you didn’t understand, but you gave understanding. There were times when you were weary but you never failed to keep giving. There were times when sorrow...

For Those Contemplating Suicide

Most loving and forgiving God, hear our prayers for all who seek to end their life by their own hand. The despair is too great, the loneliness is unbearable, the inability to share thoughts and feelings overwhelming, the seeming lack of options a dead end. Bless them...

Prayer for the Dying

Dear Heavenly Father, With heavy hearts we come to You; A life is leaving us and sorrow is waiting to take us down. Thank you for the comfort we find in Your presence. Send us Your peace Lord; don’t let us waiver and doubt. Take the hand of our dear sister/brother and...

Prayer for the Unborn Child

Heavenly Father, Thou hast given us the gift of freedom to love And to follow in Thy ways and commands. Some parents choose to abuse this freedom By destroying the gift of life which Thou hast given to their offspring. Please forgive those who destroy human life By...

Prayer for a child’s baptism

Dearest Father in Heaven, Bless this child and bless this day Of new beginnings. Smile upon this child And surround this child, Lord, With the soft mantle of your love. Teach this child to follow in your footsteps, And to live life in the ways of Love, faith, hope and...

Family Blessing

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, you are the Holy Family. Please bless and protect my family. Keep them safe in body and spirit, and faithful to you. Amen

Prayer for the home

Lord, my home is your home. Please bless my dwelling and let it always be a safe haven for those who come to its door. Amen

Prayer for families

God, Our Father, come into my home, and take away all my worries and illnesses. Please watch over me, and my family, healing each one of us when it is needed. Please also give your love, healing and guidance to other families . . . . poor families on the missions in...

Prayer at mealtimes

You’ve blessed the earth with abundance that mankind may have food. And we humbly thank you for the meal that is before us now. But we know that there are many of your children who go hungry daily. Help us, always, to remember them and to share with to them, in your...

Bereavement

Dearest Jesus, who wept at the death of your friend and taught that they who mourn shall be comforted, Grant us the comfort of your presence in our loss. Send Your Holy Spirit to direct us lest we make hasty or foolish decisions. Send Your Spirit to give us courage...