Pray With Us - May 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 Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child, Anaheim, CA

May 2019

Pray With Us

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Lord God, on the feast day of Saint Joseph the Worker please help us respect the dignity of human Labor and celebrate all employment that contributes to the work force. Please protect those who suffer from situations where rights and dignity are violated. Please guide and support social change that assist the vulnerable so that we may bring justice to the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Natalie Gonzalez, ’19

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Merciful God, on the feast day of Saint Wiborada, patroness of libraries and librarians, we ask for her intercession to bless the libraries and librarians in our communities. May knowledge and a thrust for learning always guide us closer to you Lord. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Catherine Hoyos, ’19

Friday, May 3, 2019

God of joy and happiness, with the help of St. Phillip patron saint of mirth, always help us remember that our greatest source of joy comes from you. Give us the strength and courage to look beyond the struggles we find in our daily life’s and find the joy from those around us. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Courtney G. '19

Saturday, May 4, 2019 - Feast Day of Blessed Michael Giedroyc

On this feast day of Blessed Michael Giedroyc, we pray for those of us that suffer from physical handicaps. So many people face obstacles and discrimination because of their physical disabilities. May we be inspired by Blessed Michael Giedroyc and his quiet strength. May we find solace from his work that sought out the injustice of the disabled in our communities forged a path and example of his rich spiritual life despite his own physical needs. We ask these prayers through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Mariah Lopez, ’19

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Heavenly God, on this festive day of Cinco de Mayo let us remember the beautiful culture and heritage of the Mexican people. Please help us remember that it is through diversity we grow as a country and in our communities. Please guide many of our immigrant families as they struggle with separation and isolation from their homes and loved ones. For we can overcome anything with your love. Thank you for all the blessings you’ve given us and help us to be more like you. Amen
Grace Edwards, ’20

Monday, May 6, 2019

God of hope and Love, we remember this special month dedicated to Mary our mother. We remember her example as a woman of never-ending faith. We ask our Mother for her love and protection. Help us to live by her example, glorifying God in all that we do and say. Amen

Belle Kunzmann, ’19

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Lord God, help us to be thankful for women’s education and education everywhere. St. Rose Venerini opened schools for girls and children throughout the world. Lord of life help instill in each of us a lasting love of knowledge that we can take with us and share with others throughout our lives. We ask this though Christ our Lord. Amen.

Rebecca May, ‘19

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

God of Hope and compassion, we thank you for all the gifts you give us every day. Help us care for those who are suffering and struggling. Guide us to have a compassionate heart. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Nico Z., '19

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Lord God, we thank you for all the blessings you have given us. Thank you, Lord, for St. Pachomius. This devoted servant gave us the practice of monasticism as a way of prayer and as an example of faithful living. We praise you Lord for all your gifts of faith. Amen.

Savannah Kerwitz, '19

Friday, May 10, 2019

Lord God, we pray for those who may have fearful thoughts. Help us when we struggle to see the good in your people. Help us to always be the best we can be. Show us the way to your light. Help us to see the beauty that surrounds our world. Help us to never forget the amazing gifts we carry and help us appreciate and see the gifts of those around us. Guide us in your path. Amen

Myra Juma, '19

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Lord Jesus, heal the broken hearted, comfort the families torn by conflict and war; strengthen our brave Church Leaders. We ask for enlightenment in the midst of darkness. Give us faith, hope and love, so that we may carry out your holy and true commands’. St. Ignatius of Laconic: Pray for us

Leeyen Peralta, ’19

Sunday, May 12, 2019 - Mother's Day

Loving God, we thank you for the gift of time that so many moms give to their Children. Whether it’s stay-at-home moms, working moms, and moms who have some combination of the two. We thank you for their perseverance and their devotion. Through the intercession of Mother Mary, we pray to the Lord, Amen.

Tara Zhan, ‘19

Monday, May 13, 2019

God of Heaven and Earth, we thank you for this blessed day on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. We thank you for giving us the opportunities to work for faith hope and charity in this world. We continue to ask for protection and peace in our world, we ask this though Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us. Amen

Chloe Marick, ’22

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Lord of Host and redeemer of the world, we pray for your holy hand to guide us in all that we do. Help us to know that even when we stray from you or feel alone that you are always there with us guiding our every step. Help us to be brave in the face of adversity like faithful servant St. Boniface. We are eternally your children and ask that you help us become all that you want us to be. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Holly Barragan, ’22

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gifts you have granted us and all the blessings you have bestowed upon us. Thank you for our eyes that we are able to see your beautiful creation. Thank you for our ears that we may hear the songs of your love and your inspiration that guides us on our journey through life. Thank you for our voices that we may share your word to others. Thank you for our hands that we may reach out to those in need. We praise you for our hearts that we may feel the love you have shown to us. Help us to use these gifts to glorify you. In your name, Jesus we pray Amen.

Brooke Medina, ’22

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Lord,
On this day may you allow us to be like Saint Simon Stock. Help us to open up and let others into our life, like how Saint Simon stock changed the Carmelite order from being hermits. Allow us to have an open mind and heart in everything we do. Let us accept the changes that come
our way and receive them openly.
Please do not allow ourselves to push others away or become distant. Let us know that you are always with us and that we are never alone. Thank you for constantly thinking about us, caring for us, and loving us. May we be able to do the same to others and radiate you in all that we do.
Amen.

Anais Jimenez, ’21

Friday, May 17, 2019

Lord,
Help us to live our lives as servants to others just like St. Paschal Baylon. Grant us the will to put others’ needs before our own. May these selfless deeds fill us and those around us with faith and happiness. Remind us to never take God’s bountiful blessings for granted and to be thankful for what we are given. With your guidance, allow us to be vessels of your kindness and mercy, that we may spread your love throughout the world. Amen.

Anya Ibasco, ’21

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Lord, help all the men and women that protect our country on this Armed Forced Day. Please help keep them safe and always give them reassurance that God loves them. Help them be brave like St. John, when he was imprisoned and poorly treated.

Emily Arceo, ’21

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Lord,
St. Celestine was known for his humility. He lived a life of solitude and prayer and separated himself from all material things to keep his spirit close to God. To the end of his life, he lived humbly and dedicated everything he did to God. Lord, help us be like St. Celestine. Let the Holy Spirit guide us and help us lead a humble life that does not depend on material things but is dedicated to God.
In your name, Amen.

Alejandra Hutchison, ’22