Pray With Us - June 2017

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 8th grade students of Holy Child Academy, Old Westbury, NY

June 2017

Pray With Us

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Thank you, God for the beauty of creation. The earth comes alive again filled with the flowers and birds that You made. Only You can bring us such joy!

—Kevin

Friday, June 2, 2017

I ask you, Father in Heaven, to help us to take care of all the people who are hungry, sick and destitute. Bring us the people who want to go to the places where these poor people live and give them the wisdom to know how to assist them.

—Rainer

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Heart of Jesus, pure and kind; grant my wishes and my dreams to come true. I will always be faithful to You and follow You until the end of my days on this earth.

—Alexandra

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Lord, please forgive me for all the times I have not been grateful for everything that I have and for all the blessings You have given me. I want to always remember that all I have is because of You.

—Alisha

Monday, June 5, 2017

Lord, give me the strength and the courage to stand up to boys and girls who bully other children. Teach me how to stand for justice for everyone.

—Alisha

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Jesus, help me to be a good example for my peers in everything I say, everything I do and everything I think. I want to be a role model for others. Amen.
—Andrew

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Lord, You gave us your Son for our salvation. I love You! Lord, You gave us hope to help us through each day. I love You! Lord, You gave us love so that we can take care of each other and find happiness on\ this earth. Lord, I love You!

—Christ-Ann

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Lord, Your light keeps me focused and on the right path of life. Please keep your light shining above me always so that I don’t make any serious mistakes and lose my way.

—Christ-Ann

Friday, June 9, 2017

God, you are truly amazing in all that You do. I see your perfection in the beauty of the world around me. I appreciate your blessings as I have done nothing to deserve them.

—Matthew

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Thank You, God for taking care of my health and well being; thank you for providing food on our table when so many are going hungry. I know that I am undeserving of your blessings but I will do my best to be a better person.

—Matthew

Sunday, June 11, 2017

I would like to pray for all those in this world who are outcasts from society and striving for acceptance and understanding. Lord, give them peace of mind.

—Michael

Monday, June 12, 2017

Mother Mary, you were the greatest Mother of all, protecting your Son, having patience and strength when things were going wrong and bearing all the suffering that you had to endure. Please look upon all mothers and give them the virtues they need to take care of their children. Help them to lead their children to you.

—Michael

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - Feast of St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony, you are called the Wonder Worker because of all the miracles you made while on this earth. I have called upon you hundreds of times to assist me in finding lost things. You have never let me down. Thank you! Enjoy your feast day in heaven.

—Maggie

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Jesus, friends are such a great blessing! They make us laugh when we are sad, spend time with us when we are lonely, assist us when we need help and keep secrets when we need someone to talk to. Thank you for these precious gifts of friends. Help me to be a good friend to others too. Amen.

—Christopher

Thursday, June 15, 2017

For all the children who are graduating this month from grade school, high school and college, help them to do well in their lives, Lord, and make good decisions for themselves and others. May they keep You at the center of their lives so that you can show them the way.

—Christopher

Friday, June 16, 2017

I pray for all the homeless families in our country. I am sad when I hear about little children sleeping on cots in shelters with no where to go and feel safe. Give them, Lord, the courage and strength to persevere and to know that they are not alone because You are always with them. May they never be hungry.

—Mario

Saturday, June 17, 2017

My Lord, Jesus, touch all those people who are sick with disease and heal them with your mighty power and love. Give them the courage to face whatever it takes to be well. Amen.

—Charlie

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving us our sins and giving us the chance to become better people and individuals. Help us to make good decisions based on the ability of a good conscience.

—Charlie

Monday, June 19, 2017

Jesus, please help all women who are trying to have a baby. They will be good mothers and raise their children to love You and love others. Please grant their special wishes. Amen.

—Giulian