Pray With Us - November 2018

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 Connelly School of the Holy Child, Potomac, MD

November 2018

Pray With Us

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Thursday, November 1, 2018 - Feast of All Saints

Lord hear our prayers, and pray for all of the Saints, so that we may join them one day. Hear our prayers through Christ, our Lord, Amen.

(Allaire Kotz, 12)

Friday, November 2, 2018 - Feast of All Souls Day

Lord God, today we pray for all the souls that have passed, we pray that they are in the Kingdom of heaven and rest in eternal peace. Amen

(Ellie Smith, 12)

Saturday, November 3, 2018 - Feast of St. Martin de Porres

Lord God, as we celebrate the feast day of St. Martin de Porres I pray for all of those who are victims and have witnessed racial and social prejudices throughout the world. I also would like to pray for those who struggle throughout the world to achieve racial harmony. Amen.

(Maryjane Okonji, 12)

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Father,
Thank you. Thank you for my family. Thank you for my friends. Thank you for blessing me with easy access to shelter, food, and comfort. Thank you for blessing me with an education and blessing me with people I can go to. Thank you for blessing me with the life that I lead Thank you for always being present and loving me even when I make a mistake. Thank you for allowing me to wake up and see another day on this beautiful planet that you created, surrounded by people that you made. Thank you for everything. Thank you.

(Angela Torrejon, 11)

Monday, November 5, 2018

Lord God, Thank you for the opportunity to be at a place like Holy Child everyday. We ask that you protect us and watch over us in all that we do today. Allow your love to shine through in all our actions and words. Thank you. Amen

(Lily Hagerup, 12)

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Father God,
Thank you for helping me and everyone who is going through a hard time. Thank you for everything you have given me, and thank you for all the amazing friends and family you have given me. Amen.

(Shaina Weilenmann, 11)

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Lord, Thank you for all you have blessed us with in our lives. Thank you for showing us what it means to be loved and giving us an endless amount of opportunities each day. We ask that you continue to watch over us and protect us each and every day especially as we get closer to the Holiday Season.
Amen.

(Claire Becker, 12)

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Holy God, Thank you for this joyous day. I ask you to keep watching over us and continue to keep us save in our every day life. We ask that to give a little extra strength to those who are have assignments due today that are worried about them. Amen.

(Julia Strittmatter, 12)

Friday, November 9, 2018

Thank you, Lord, for grounding us in faith and for showing us each and every day the way of the cross. Thank you, Cornelia Connelly, for founding Holy Child. It took great courage to stand strong in your Catholic convictions. May the Society of the Holy Child Jesus grow in faith and may God, the Holy Spirit, the blessed Mother, and the Church continue to encourage more young people to enter the vocational life, so that we might continue Cornelia Connelly’s mission. Amen.

(Maya Herishen, 12)

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Father God,
Please help us find our way back to you if we stray from you. Thank you for taking care of us and adopting us as your children. Thank you for our education and wonderful opportunities. Please help us recognize and share our gifts to better the world. Please guide us to make the right decisions and to avoid clouding our visions with sin. Amen.

(Sarah Pumphrey, 11)

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Holy God, look over military families and the brave soldiers who are fighting for our country’s freedom and safety. And that they may return home safe physically and mentally. And if they are having struggles, may they open their hearts so that You shall free them from all despair and bring light to their darkness. Amen.

(Adrianna Corral, 12)

Monday, November 12, 2018

Lord, thank you for allowing us to be gathered in this school, and in this community together today. Please shine your light on us and help us love one another as you love all of us. Help us to follow in your footsteps through all that we do and cherish everything you have granted us. We thank you for seeing the beauty in each and every one of us. Amen

(Winnie Beaudet, 12)

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Lord, we pray that you comfort, protect, and look after children all over the world. We especially pray for those in danger, without parents or family, and any child that is in need of your loving care.

(Jai Hampton, 12)

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

God, Thank you for my friends, that they are loving and understanding.
I thank you for the laughter we share, despite our circumstances, and that we can look to each other for moments of rest.
I thank you for the kindness, compassion, and support we selflessly give each other.
I pray that you will give them the wisdom to rely only on you and not worry.
May they always find your peace.
Help me to appreciate them and see them as you do,
And be a light and representation of the people you want us to be. Amen.

(Muriel Fayemi, 12)

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Almighty God,
Your light shines throughout my life.
I ask you to never let me walk alone in the darkness.
Even if I get lost, return me back to you.
Thank you for the life you have given me, and the ups and downs you have brought to me.
I will stay by your side until I walk to the ends of the earth.
May your love shine bright all through my days.
Amen.

(Hanna Sellinger, 12)

Friday, November 16, 2018

God, Thank you for the beautiful day that you have given us. Thank you for our community, thank you for your love, thank you for all of the blessings you have given us. Help us to see the beauty and goodness in everyone and everything. Help us be a source of your love, and let others see you in me. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

(Corinne Wright, 12)

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Thank you for giving me the strength I need to live my life to the fullest.
Give me the courage to learn from my mistakes and grow as a strong, open-minded person.
Thank you for blessing me with my family, friends and education.
Amen.

(Gigi McBride, 12)

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Lord, we pray for all of those that are suffering from a fatal disease, that they will soon see your face and feel at home in your kingdom. We pray especially today through Saint Thomas of Antioch, to help heal those that are suffering and lead them towards peace.

(Piper Martin, 12)

Monday, November 19, 2018

Thank you for all the amazing gifts that go unnoticed which you give to us. We thank you for all the blessings and love we receive from you. Amen

(Emma Calis, 10)