Pray With Us - January 2019

Join us in prayer each day as we
give praise and thanks to our God,
ask for God's blessing on our day,
express our concerns,
and remember the needs of all God's people.

This month's prayers are written by the students of Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child School Jesus, Pasadena, CA

January 2019

Pray With Us

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019 - New Year’s Day
Feast of the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

Holy God, Thank you for this new year. Lord help us to be more like Mary. Help us to obey God as Mary did. Help us to be nicer to our classmates. Thank you for all you’ve done for us. Amen.

~ Danika, Grade 4

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Creator of Light, Please help us to stay safe and be good. Help us to do good deeds. Thank you for the safety you provide. Help us t see the goodness of St. Basil. For he valued education and was known for helping those in need. May we follow his example. Amen.

~ Lucas, Grade 4

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Gracious God, Thank you for food, water and shelter. Help us through this new year of 2019. Please help the homeless find food and shelter and teach us to reach out to people who need our help.

~ Wesley, Grade 4

Friday, January 4, 2019 - Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Holy God, Thank you for today. Please help us stay calm and kind on this day. Thank you for the feast day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, patron saint of teachers. Please bless teachers all of the world for their hard work.

~ Ceili, Grade 4

Saturday, January 5, 2019

Heavenly Father, let us have a good start to January. In this new year help us stay safe and help the homeless find shelter. We pray that the people who lost their homes in the California fires find peace as they move forward. Amen.

~ Charlie, Grade 4

Sunday, January 6, 2019 - Feast of the Epiphany; Day that the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus renew their vows

Holy God, Thank you for this amazing day. We remember the gifts that the three kings brought to Jesus. We offer gifts of kindness, patience and helpfulness to the Holy Child. We pray we can give these gifts every day. Help us remember this special day with our friends and family. Thank you for the wonderful life you have given us.

~ Natalia, Grade 4

Monday, January 7, 2019

Father Almighty, Guide us through this month. Thank you for this new year. We pray for the homelss to stay safe and warm this winter. Help us to reach out to those who need our care and concern.

~ Natalia, Grade 4

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Heavenly Father, We thank you for this wonderful day. Please grant strength and health to those who need it most. Thank you for all the food you graciously give us. Grant us more love, kindness and peace in the world. Amen.

~Isabella, Grade 4

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

God in Heaven, Thank you for our homes that comfort and shelter us. We pray that all the homeless find shelter too. Thank you for animals that keep us company. We pray that there is peace on earth and begins with us. Amen.

~ Christian, Grade 4

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Father Almighty, Bless the Holy Child community all throughout the world. Thank you for the great education we receive. May we be forever grateful for our schools and the friends we meet here. Amen.

~ Edward, Grade 4

Friday, January 11, 2019

Heavenly Father, Please help us get off to a good start in this new year. Help us be kind to all the world. May we be helpful to everyone in need. Thank you for all you did for us in the past year. We are grateful for your many blessings. Help us to share our gifts. Amen.

~ Tai, Grade 4

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Heavenly Father, Thank you for keeping everyone safe and healthy. Help all the homeless find shelter soon. Thank you for the food and water you give us. Help all the people that are sick so they can get better. Amen.

~ Amanda, Grade 4

Sunday, January 13, 2019 - Feast of the Baptism of Jesus

Heavenly God, Thank you for life. Thank you for health. Please help the people who are poor, homeless or sick. When Jesus was baptized he became part of your kingdom. When I was baptized I became part of your kingdom. Please help the people you created be the kindest they can be.

~ Maya, Grade 4

Monday, January 14, 2019

Wonderful Counselor, Thank you for our parents and homes. Thank you for good Holy Child teachers and help them do good things in your name!

~ Peter, Grade 4

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - Cornelia Connelly’s Birthday

Emmanuel, Thank you for bringing us a wonderful year with many surprises in store for the future. Help us remain holy on the birthday of Cornelia Connelly. Guide with your light through tough times as you did for Cornelia. We thank you for this wonderful life and the many exciting things that will happen. Bless us on this special day and help us to remember Cornelia’s love for you and her gift of educating children. Amen.

~ Carla, Grade 4

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Gracious God, We thank you for our valleys, mountains and water. We are so grateful that you were able to create all our beautiful souls and hearts. Grant us peace and love on this day and throughout our lives. Amen.

~ Emma, Grade 4

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Father Almighty, You created our earth. You created our kind. We are so thankful for your mercy and love. Grant us a great new year. Guide us to make good decisions and always do the right thing. In our imperfect world, help us to help others and make the world a better place. Thank you, Lord, for all the wonderful things you put both in our past and our future. Amen.

Liana, Grade 4

Friday, January 18, 2019

Heavenly Father, Thank you for family and friends. Keep them safe and free of illness in this new year, but especially from cancer. Thank you for the people that guide us in the right direction – our teachers, mentors and coaches. May they always teach us about yur love and help us learn the many ways to share it. Help us find ways to help the homeless and the sick. May they find warmth and shelter. Amen.

~ Cayden, Grade 3

Saturday, January 19, 2019

God in Heaven, Thank you for family and friends – those nearest and farthest from us in this new year. May they stay close to You throughout their daily lives. Thank you for our teachers- helping us to grow in our faith and in our love of You. Thank you for the leaders of our country and the Church. We ask they seek your guidance when making choices that affect our lives. Please bless those who serve the homeless and sick. May they continue to care for those in need. Amen.

~Sadie, Grade 3