Pray With Us - December 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 Holy Child School at Rosemont, Rosemont, PA

December 2018

Pray With Us

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Saturday, December 1, 2018

Gracious God,
You love all of us even when we turn away.
Help us to not turn away this holiday season,
As we prepare for the coming of Jesus.
Help us to remember you love us even in the darkness.
Help all broken families find peace within them again.
In your name, we pray, Amen.

—Cole, grade 8

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Almighty Jesus,
As we begin the season of Advent, help us get together again with friends and family. Help us know that this season is a season to come together and celebrate the birth of baby Jesus. Help us grow in generosity towards each other to create new friendships with others. In Jesus’ name, to whom we raise our souls and voices, Amen.

—Philip, grade 5

Monday, December 3, 2018

Lord,
Help us to thank you for all you do for us as we get ready for Christmas, when you want us to get closer to you with the gift of our families. Thank you Lord, for this world you gave us. Amen.

—Ella, grade 2

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Holy Father,
As we begin this Advent season, let us be guided toward your light. Help us treat others as you have treated us; with love and care. Let us hope and pray for new life and peace throughout the world. As Christmas comes closer, let us rejoice with our families and friends about this wonderful season. Amen.

—Claire, grade 7

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Father of Jesus, guide us in your footsteps, Help us to learn and teach, to pray and preach. If I go the wrong way, please tell me how I can fix it and bring me back to the right path, to home. Bring me to the place you wants me to go, to live there, and to die there, and come back again to watch over my kin. Please keep me on the right road through my life, and all eternity. In your name we pray, Amen.

—Ella, grade 6

Thursday, December 6, 2018 - Feast of St. Nicholas

Thank you, Lord, for St. Nicholas and the good he brought to the world.
Thank you for his selflessness in giving to the poor.
Thank you for the coming of Jesus, our Savior and Lord.
Thank you for comfort, protection, love, and the Eucharist.
Thank you for never giving up on us.
Thank you for guiding us on the right path.
Thank you for our families, parents, friends, pets, and the beautiful world we have. Amen.

—Grade 4

Friday, December 7, 2018

Loving God,
We pray for our teachers and parents who are helping us learn and grow this year.
We pray that our faith may grow strong, and that our difficulties not take us away from God. Amen.

—Grade 3

Saturday, December 8, 2018 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Heavenly Father,
We give thanks for our heavenly Mother Mary on this day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Please help us during this Advent season to show hope, peace, joy, and love, just as Mary did. Like Mary, may we be holy and without sin. We pray for everyone on this special day, and during this Advent season.
Amen.

—Maia, grade 8

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Lord,
Please keep everybody safe. Help those who are sick. I will pray every day as Advent is coming. I will try to be good. Thank you, Lord, for all of people’s lives. Give us joy and courage. Amen.

—Victoria, grade 2

Monday, December 10, 2018

Heavenly Father,
Advent is coming soon.
Help us prepare for the season.
Thank you for sending Jesus to us.
He saved us from our sins.
Thank you for giving us joy during this cold winter month.
Thank you for giving us love and forgiving our mistakes.
Help the homeless stay warm and close to you.
Thank you for helping us through these rough times,
And keeping our family and friends who have passed away close in our hearts.

—Grade 4

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Wonderful Father,
As this season of Advent continues, let us be our best selves.
To act like Mary, staying strong and in trust with God,
To act like Joseph, accepting of when he heard his calling,
To act like the stable-keeper, helping people when they have struggles,
To act like the shepherds and wisemen,
Following God for they knew they would be led to a miracle,
And finally, to act like Jesus, kind, compassionate, and loving.
In your name we pray, Amen.

—Charlie, grade 6

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - Feast of Our Lady og Guadalupe

Holy God,
On this day we remember Our Lady of Guadalupe,
And her many good ways.
She came to Juan Diego and blessed the people of Mexico with her presence.
May our Lady of Guadalupe bless us all.
We pray, Amen.

—John, grade 7

Thursday, December 13, 2018 - Feast of St. Lucy

Lord,
Help me to invite all your people to the table at this season of Christmas.
Help my soul to be clean and my heart to reveal your love.
Guide me to the right path.
I will always stand strong and never let something distract me from your love.
Thank you for what I have and not what I want! Amen.

—Isabella, grade 3

Friday, December 14, 2018

Heavenly Father,
As we come closer to Christmas,
May You help us to prepare for Jesus’ birth.
May we humble our hearts, and practice joy,
Lifting the spirits of the meek,
As the coming of the Savior is approaching.
Amen.

—Anna, grade 8

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Heavenly Father,
Let us prepare for Jesus’ birthday. Help us to forgive those who hurt us. Help us to be good Christians and help us to make good choices. Amen.

—Timothy, grade 2

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Heavenly Father,
Help prepare us for the coming of our Lord. You have given us many gifts. The third candle of Advent represents joy, so may you bless us with your gift of joy. Even through our deep struggles, let us find joy in everything. May we give joy to others in the week that awaits us. Let us thank you for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
In your name, we pray. Amen.

—Mac, grade 6

Monday, December 17, 2018

Almighty God,
Help us to be kind and help us be nice to other people. Show us the ways to heaven.
Guide our School to kindness and light. Lead us to make good choices. Amen.

—Marcus, grade 2

Tuesday, November 18, 2018

Loving God,
As we wait for your son, we seek your guidance,
To keep us safe and free from distress.
May this world put to rest its violence,
And bring peace to all people.
In your name, we pray, Amen.

—Jack, grade 7

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Blessed Lord,
You are the one we look up to as we celebrate Advent. On these days leading up to Christmas, help us think about family. You are the one we trust. We will always love You. In your name we pray, Amen.

—Claire, grade 5