Pray With Us - March 2023

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 School of the Holy Child, Rye, NY.

March 2023

Pray With Us

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Holy Father,
Today, help us to let your love show through us. Allow us to uplift those in our lives who need it most. Help us to know when to help, and when to ask for help.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Lucia Abecasis, 11th grade

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Heavenly Father,
We pray for our planet. We ask that you may use us to do what we can to protect our environments from harm. Open our eyes and allow us to see what we can do to keep our planet safe. We pray that your creations on this Earth will thrive for generations to come. Amen.

Taylor Adams, 11th grade

Friday, March 3, 2023 Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel

Heavenly Father,
Through the intercessions of Saint Katharine Drexel we pray: protect us in our time of need. Help us work through our struggles and lead us back to You for guidance. Lead us on the right path which will bring us to You. Help us through the ups and down of life and help us grow from these experiences. Amen.

Francie Baumstark, 11th grade

Saturday, March 4, 2023

O Mighty God,
We thank you for this day. As the sun peeks through our windows to signal a new day we are reminded of your wisdom and guidance. Help us lord find peace in our day through listening to the birds chirp, letting the cool air hit our face, or simply taking a moment to ground ourselves. Remind us that everyday is a chance to make a new beginning with the problems we face. As the sun fades and the moon comes out, help set rest upon our eyes so that when a new day comes we can take it with grace in knowing your presence will help guide us. Amen.

Tess Bausano, 11th grade

Sunday, March 5, 2023 Second Sunday of Lent

Heavenly Father,
Protect us from anything that could destroy hope in our community, Lord, our Protector, and Shield. May in our hearts the assured expectation that good things are ahead. May we look to You as our greatest hope and our champion. Give us resilience in place of surrender, and trust in place of hopelessness. Transform our pain and hopelessness into joy and comfort. Amen.

Z Bernard, 11th grade

Monday, March 6, 2023

Heavenly Mother,
As the seasons grow warmer and the snow begins to melt, help us to also change with the seasons. May we find more kindness in our hearts to reach out and help others. May we find more courage within ourselves to stand up for what we believe in. May we find the strength to keep trusting in you, despite the negativities within the world around us. Most of all, may we find the good in everyone and everything, learning to love even the things we hate. With your love and guidance, we ask this in your name O Heavenly Mother, Amen.

Mary Kate Callahan, 11th grade

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Feast of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, female martyrs

God of peace and love,
Through the intercessions of our mother saints, Perpetua and Felicity we pray,
You grace each of us with your support and many blessings,
Help us continue this journey of sustaining and valuing one another,
May you bring peace and comfort to those on personal journeys of growth,
Let us put aside indifference, learn from the strengths of our peers and all live together in amicability. Amen.

Molly Scala, 11th grade

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Lord,
Teach us to be at peace.
Teach us to be calm in times of trouble,
To be balanced and not unstable,
To come to terms with our current situations and not push you away,
To live in harmony and not dissonance,
To love and not to hate,
To treat others with respect and not contempt,
Help us to be a community that supports and cares for one another,
Under you,
Our one true God.

Simone DiNota, 11th grade

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Heavenly Father,
Please help us to remain positive in times of doubt and hopeful in times of difficulty.
Give us strength to see the good in times of troub;e and strength in times of weakness.
Let us be fulfilled in times of abundance and always thankful for the blessings bestowed upon us.
Let us be content in times of desire and grant us the knowledge to differentiate between wants and needs.

Alexa Coppola, 11th grade

Friday, March 10, 2023

Heavenly Father,

Show us the ability to be courageous. Give us the courage to change the things I need to, and the ability to step back from the things we cannot. Let us accept and move on from our past mistakes, and lead us on the right path of change. Encourage us to better ourselves by accepting the hardships through our own wisdom. Help us to appreciate and enjoy every minute of life as it comes, and to learn to make everything count while prospering through our own decisions.

Maria Eberhardt, 11th grade

Saturday, March 11, 2023

O Lord,
May the darkness of each day soften into a bright, clear way
And the sadness we may feel turn into joy
God, I pray the day brings good
So that your creation lives out the best in themselves.
And that with this light we bring light to others,
To draw them from the shade and towards the Sun
Where your spiritual path is clear, leading our fates closer to heaven.

Emily Encke, 11th grade

Sunday, March 12, 2023 Third Sunday of Lent

Heavenly Father,
On this third Sunday of Lent we thank you for all you have given us.
Please help us to live each day with courage and kindness.
Help us to find it in our hearts the strength to do the tasks we need to do.
Help us to reach out and help those around us.
Help us to find beauty and good in everything around us.
Help us stay safe and healthy and our family and friends stay safe and healthy.
Let us hold it in our hearts all those who are currently suffering and all those who have lost the battle of suffering and are no longer here with us.
Thank you God for all you do.

Brooke Jean, 11th grade

Monday, March 13, 2023

Heavenly Father,
Please care and assist all members of our Holy Child Network of Schools.
Fulfill our hearts with the eagerness to learn and grow.
Give us the power to perform well and persevere through this year.
Aid us in strengthening our friendships, relationships, and faith.
Guide us in our learning and lead us to prosperity during this 2023-2024 year.

Gracyn Finn, 11th grade

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

O Lord,
Give us the power to do good in our everyday lives. Help us to advocate for others, and change the world in a positive way. In the future, we seek equality, justice, and an end to violence. Provide us with the courage and knowledge to create a better world for everyone. Amen.

Collen Flynn, 11th grade

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Heavenly Father,
We want to thank you for all that you do for us, whether we see it or not.
We pray that you will give us the strength to change the things we can change and to accept the things we cannot change, as we know everything is for a larger purpose.

We pray that you give us strength to see the good in those around us and to find the courage to achieve what we strive to achieve. Amen.

Kate Foster, 11th grade

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Loving Father,
Bless our School community of the Network of Holy Child Schools. We thank you for this school community we have created. We are grateful for everyone who has contributed to this place of study and worship, both past and present. May their bravery and commitment to our schools continue to inspire us. Amen

Catherine Furman, 11th grade

Friday, March 17, 2023 Feast of St. Patrick

Everlasting God,
Through the prayers and intercessions of Saint Patrick we pray:
Teach me your ways of forgiveness.
Teach me how to not be resentful.
To let go and start anew.
To not be stubborn instead cafe-free.
To love and not hate.
To not seek revenge, yet let it go.
Lord, it is hard to forgive but teach me your ways so I can be closer to you.
Amen.

Noelle Jackson-Green, 11th grade

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Feast of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

O Heavenly Father,

Through the intercessions of the venerable doctor of the Church, Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, we pray
We thank you for each day you bless us with.
We thank you for your everlasting presence.
We thank you for supporting us through good times and bad.
We thank you for new opportunities and experiences.
We thank you for loving us unconditionally.
We thank you for good health and happiness.
We thank you for your beautiful creation of nature and our ability to watch the seasons change and the days as they get sunnier and warmer.
Please continue to watch over us Heavenly Father. Amen.

Fiona Gallagher, 11th grade

Sunday, March 19, 2023 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Gracious God,
On this fourth Sunday of Lent we remember, spring is a season of new life, regrowth, and rebirth. The remaining old from the past year is swept away, making room for the future. As we start to shift into this coming spring through the transitional season of March, help us to find new ways to learn, live, and grow into who you want us to be.
Amen.

Gracie Garcia, 11th grade