Pray With Us - October 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 4th Grade students of Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus, Pasadena, CA

October 2023

Pray With Us

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Sunday, October 1, 2023 - Feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus

O Lord,
On this feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux, we pray thank you for all the colorful and beautiful flowers. We also pray for the doctors to keep people in the hospital safe and healthy. Amen.

-Ava and Charlie

Monday, October 2, 2023 - Feast of the Guardian Angels

Holy God,
Thank you for keeping us warm under the roof, especially in the fall time of the year. On this Feast of the Guardian Angels, we thank you for sending us guardian angels who keep us happy through hard times and protect all of us. Amen.

-Natalie and Isaac

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Loving Lord,
We thank you for autumn and the leaves that change color. We are very thankful for the golden harvest. I hope we can all look forward, not back, with courage. Amen.

-Augie and Josie

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

O Heavenly Creator,
We pray for animals that are crossing a road or freeway to stay safe. We pray that Saint Francis of Assisi will guide us in keeping the planet safe. We pray for the animals that are near extinction to flourish and rebound quickly. Amen.

-Emma and Liam

Thursday, October 5, 2023

O Lord,
We pray for the great harvest of fall. We would also like to pray for all the students who went back to school. As summer turns into fall, we pray for everyone to be prepared for the upcoming winter, especially the poor. Amen.

-Trevin and Ali

Friday, October 6, 2023

Almighty God,
Thank you for this amazing season. Thank you for all of nature and the beautiful colors. We pray for the homeless to have warmth and shelter and that animals are careful and well. We pray for everyone to have a good school year. We pray. Amen.

-Chanel and Grace

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

Loving God,
Thank you for the Rosary and Jesus’s loving mother. We pray that Mary is safe in heaven. We pray for her to help people through the day. Amen.

-Bode and Royce

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Almighty God,
We pray that we have a good harvest and for farmers to get good crops. We pray for a good fall and for all the people to get good food. Amen.

-Emma and Julia

Monday, October 9, 2023 - Celebration of Columbus Day/Indigeous Peoples Day

Loving Lord,
Thank you for this new season of fall. Thank you for the harvest. Lastly, thank you for the gift of the Native Americans and their culture that has contributed so nuch to our country. Amen.

-Kayden and Mya

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Almighty Father,
We thank you for this season and this weather. We pray for the harvests and the farmers. We pray for a good day and a good fall. Amen.

-Rachel and Noelle

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Heavenly Creator,

We pray that our farmers have a good harvest this month. We hope that we have enough sun and rain so we have crops to eat. Thank you for our beautiful world. Amen.

-Lily and Timothy

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Heavenly Creator,
Please help to guide the homeless to find shelter in the cold and get food to eat. Please guide us to make good choices and please help us to stay healthy. Amen.

-Connor and Isaac

Friday, October 13, 2023 - Founder’s Day

Creator of All,
Thank you for the Society of the Holy Child Jesus on the Founders Day, and for the sisters who have brought us all together. We are grateful for the good fortune of a well-rounded, Holy Child education, full of music, art, drama, faith, and exciting academic lessons. Thank you, most of all, for this loving community. Amen.

-- Kate, Grade 8

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Loving God,
Please help the farmers harvest food so people don’t go hungry. Please give the world peace so people stop fighting. Please help the students have a great school year as the leaves fall and grow. Amen.

-Madeline and Skylar

Sunday, October 15, 2023

O Loving Lord,
Please bless the farmers who have worked hard and keep them safe. Please make the harvest plentiful this year. Please let us have a great fall. We pray that people have enough food this year. Amen.

-Catherine and Regina

Monday, October 16, 2023

Loving Lord,
Thank you for all the peace that you have given. Thank you for October and for water. We pray that all people have clothing to stay warm. Thank you for everything. Amen.

-Finley and CJ

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Almighty Father,
Please help Russia and Ukraine who are at war. Help them to make peace between themselves. Please help the world have no more wars and make world peace. Thank you for creating this world. We hope to take care of it better. Amen.

Mia and Dani

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Loving God,
Help all students to be nice and comfortable and persistent with their work. Help them to be good friends to others and to not be afraid or too shy. Let them be proud and not afraid for what’s coming.

-Isla and Ellen

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Son of God,
Please help everyone at school to be comfortable. Please let everyone who is new at their school to not get bullied. Please bless the teachers to help kids learn. Amen.

-Will and Seamus