Pray With Us - April 2025

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 from Holy Child Academy, Drexel Hill, PA

April 2025

Pray With Us

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Merciful God,
We thank you for helping us make it through the beginning of the year.
Help us to remain patient and kind throughout this new month of April.
In your loving name we pray. Amen.

— Bella, Gr. 8

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Allah of peace,
You forgive us.
Please give us guidance.
In your name, our creator. Amen.

— Adnan, Jr., Gr. 8

Thursday, April 3, 2025

God of Mercy,
We thank you for the girls of free will and humanity.
Ever then, we ask you for forgiveness for our sins –
Especially the lack of care for our precious earth.
We ask this through you, our Lord. Amen.

— Idris, Gr. 8

Friday, April 4, 2025

Heavenly Father,
You are our light.
Thank you for lighting and leading us.
Please guide us through dark times and help us grow stronger. Amen.

— Jules, Gr. 8

Saturday, April 5, 2025 - Feast of St. Vincent Ferrer

Architect of all things,
Thank you for the gift of our homes.
Bless the construction workers who built them.
We ask this through the intercession of St. Vincent Ferrer,
patron saint of builders. Amen.

— Mia, Gr. 8

Sunday, April 6, 2025

God,Thank you for the sun that we need for warmth;
The earth, for its natural beauty;
And the water that we and the animals need to drink.
Help us to protect your beautiful creations.
We ask this through Jesus, your son. Amen.

— Emmet, Gr. 8

Monday, April 7, 2025

God,
Please help people in California who have been affected by the wildfires.
Give hope and faith to those who can’t leave.
We ask this through Jesus, your son, Amen.

— Owen, Gr. 8

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Our Father,
You give us strength.
We are empowered by you.
Lord, we ask you to help us fight through difficult spirits.
Through your son, Jesus Christ, Amen.

— Mekhi, Gr. 6

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Father God,
We pray that every one who is sick awakens with new voices, hearts, and bodies,
warmed with your light.
We pray this trusting and believing in you. Amen.

— Olivia, Gr. 6

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Father God,
You preserve and sustain life.
Help us to share our lives with others.
In your loving name we pray. Amen.

— Kayley, Gr. 5

Friday, April 11, 2025

Holy Spirit, the Sustainer,
We pray for the sick and homeless;
People going through a tough time or a hardship.
You listen to our prayers and love us no matter what we do.
We ask for your forgiveness,
So please God help the people going through these things
feel love, hope, gratitude, and the care they deserve. Amen.

— Zuri, Gr. 6

Saturday, April 12, 2025

We pray for all the lost animals that can’t find their way back home.
We pray for all the animals in the animal shelters.
We pray for all the animals who have moved on to heaven.
We pray for all the abused animals in the world.
We pray for all the hungry animals. Amen.

— Austin K, Gr. 5

Sunday, April 13, 2025 - Palm Sunday

Yahweh, Lord who forgives,
We pray that on this Palm Sunday we are especially thankful for everything around us,
and everyone around us. Amen.

— George, Gr. 6

Monday, April 14, 2025

God, Our Father,
You created all of us in your image.
Under your care, you guide us through life.
Help those in darkness and despair find light to hold on to.
Help us to trust in you to guide us through difficult moments.
We ask this through our Sustainer, the Holy Spirit. Amen.

— Kent, Gr. 6

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

God,
We pray for all the athletes,
That they stay safe and do not get injured.
Through you we pray, Amen.

— Davis, Gr. 5

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Father God,
You created the world.
Give us guidance and strength as we live in the world you made.
Through Jesus, our brother, Amen.

— Gianna, Gr. 6

Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Holy Thursday

Merciful Lord,
While we prepare for Easter during this Holy Week,
let us become closer to you by showing love to others around us,
and by giving something up,
like you gave up your life for us.
Give us guidance to live out our faith.
Through Jesus your son, Amen.

— Elisabeth, Gr. 5

Friday, April 18, 2025 - Good Friday
Anniversary of the death of Cornelia Connelly, 1870-1879: Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus

O God, Prince of Peace,
You gave us the gift of your Son on Good Friday,
who helps us become the best version of ourselves.
Give us strength today on this Holy Friday.
Give us the grace to be like our Foundress, Cornelia Connelly, who followed in your footsteps everyday of her life.
To God be the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

— Truman, Gr. 5

Saturday, April 19, 2025 - Holy Saturday

God of Hope,
You bless us with the gift of hope,
As we wait for Jesus in the tomb on this Holy Saturday.
Help us to always be hopeful.
We ask this through Jesus your Son. Amen.

— Tatum, Gr. 6